At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Senior HR Specialist serves as the liaison to employees and managers in a call center environment and/or business location(s). Acts as a Senior HR Generalist in a primary point of contact role for employees to support, respond, handle, answer and action issues/questions regarding policies, procedures, and HR systems. Will lead and manage projects about organizational and process redesign along with program and policy improvements.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for responding and handling incoming HR activities and projects in a call center environment; This level must bring them to resolution. May support a specific business population and provide backup support to other businesses across the US and Canada

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on questions and issues regarding HR related policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, HRIS needs, onboarding, benefit and engagement initiatives, staffing, training, separations, transfers, etc. Normally will handle escalated Tier 2 or 3 resolutions

• May have ownership for a particular process such as onboarding; recruitment, offboarding or supports specific HR policies/programs

• Guide, support, design, maintain and administer HR programs; some basic employee relations, policies, and procedures while providing general human resources services to respective business partners & COEs

• Communicate HR programs and policies to employees and address all related questions. Ensure that personnel policies and procedures are followed and in compliance with applicable laws.

• Ensure implementation and utilization of policies, procedures, programs dealing with the specific activities of staffing, payroll, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, along with HR information systems.

• Will serves as an HRIS or application(s) “SuperUser”

• Conduct HR systems training and communicate system changes to population

• Conducts all virtual new hire orientations across sites and owns HQ orientation

• Provide response and support on a variety of HR related programs such as benefits, leave, disability programs, reimbursement programs, unemployment, workers’ compensation, etc.

• Managing and maintaining incoming and outgoing temporary employees across sites.

• Assist with the development of all process documentation and maintenance of HR portal

• Maintain promotional material in the implementation of the new Center.

• Controls distribution of all legal and compliance posters

• Data entry and maintenance on systems to include security, data entry, configuration, and auditing to support HR functions

• Recommend system enhancements for HR systems; participate in required implementations or upgrades.

• Participate in HR functional work teams as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in HR or related field Required

• Advanced Degree Preferred

• 5+ years of broad and progressive HR experience Required

• Previous customer service experience supporting multi-site or remote clients Required

• Previous experience in implementations of case management tools, call center startups Preferred

• Must have previous experience in shared services Required

• Knowledge and experience in technologies, tools, and applications, such as ADP products, WorkDay/HRIS systems, SAP, Astra, and SharePoint. Particular emphasis required in working with formal case management systems such as Neocase, Service Now, SalesForce HR or Oracle products.

• Thorough knowledge of concepts and practices within the HR function and compliance requirements

• Knowledge of employment laws and applications of legislation and process

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to analyze basic issues and determine appropriate solutions

• Ability to recognize and handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

• Must have a strong customer-service orientation, be organized, flexible, detail oriented, proactive and maintain a high level of personal credibility.

• Excellent communication and PC skills in MS Office or Google products.

• Intermediate to advanced project management skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of training delivery and development

• Advanced interpersonal skills

• Advanced conflict resolution skills

• Ability to multitask and manage a fluctuating workload

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately​

• Spanish speaking preferred

Travel Requirements: Less than 20%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).