HR Rep and Case Manager

PRIDE Industries, one of the nation's largest nonprofit employers of people with disabilities, provides outsourcing solutions that meet the manufacturing and service needs of Fortune 500 companies and government agencies nationwide.

Under limited supervision coordinates, implements, and manages all recruitment, employment processes, human resource activities, employee relations/case management, and compliance requirements for project site locations. Acts as the liaison between corporate human resources, and field operations and customers. This job class requires broad, in-depth human resources knowledge, as well as knowledge of PRIDE’s policies and procedures, and the ability to recruit and maintain proper case files for a disabled target population in accordance with the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act and NISH Guidelines.

1. Assesses recruiting needs from managers’ stated requirements and develops sourcing strategies to target disabled candidates for JWOD/NISH programs and contracts. Designs and implements pro-active programs to address recruiting, selection, and retention of persons with and without disabilities. * Coordinates recruiting activities and events with community agencies, markets job openings through job postings, Internet sources, job fairs, and businesses to attract qualified disabled candidates. Provides presentations or materials to educate the public or referral agencies of job openings. * Prescreens candidates and coordinates interviews and recruiting processes with managers and other staff as necessary. Mentors managers on hiring/interview practices to ensure legal compliance. * In recruiting files, maintains documentation for all open and closed positions, offer and denial letters, and related recruiting documentation. Updates job postings, advertisements, and applicant files. * Provides customer service to managers and employees to manage employee issues, disability, accommodations, answer questions concerning pay, benefits, etc., solve problems proactively, and resolve conflicts. * Creates and manages case files as required by JWOD/NISH, federal, state, and county regulations. Completes written assessments for all employees with disabilities to ensure they qualify under JWOD/NISH and that PRIDE is making all accommodations as necessary. Ensure files meet requirements to pass internal and external audits. Provides training to supervisory personnel to support their efforts to help our employees with disabilities be successful on the job. * May provide or refer employee to crisis intervention and counseling. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation or related field; * Minimum of three years experience in human resources, preferably in an exempt capacity. * Knowledge of a variety of employment laws to include, workers’ compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, equal employment opportunity, leaves of absence, wage and hour, labor laws, JWOD, etc. * Computer literacy including knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS), database and presentation software, Internet software, spreadsheet and word processing ability. * Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, common sense, and analytical skills. * Ability to prioritize work, problem-solve a wide range of routine to semi-complex operational problems, elevating sensitive issues when appropriate. * Knowledge of good hiring practices and training strategies. Ability to address employee relations complaints and resolve problems. * Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. * Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and to use independent judgment. CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: * Sitting, standing and walking (75-95%) * Keyboarding (75-95%) * Viewing computer screens (75-95%)