*This position is an entry level position*

Background

Dungarvin is a national organization of privately-owned companies under common ownership and management, which provide community-based services for people with developmental and intellectual disabili­ties and related needs in Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina and Kentucky.  Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1975, Dungarvin provides a variety of individually tailored services and supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver.  We also provide day services, supported employment, case management, supported foster care, children's services, respite care, and supports for traumatic brain injury services in several states.  Dungarvin provides quality services that are flexible and responsive to individual needs and choices, while maintaining the fiscal integrity that ensures the long-term stability and security every person expects and deserves. 

Core Values

At Dungarvin, we are focused on "Respect, Response, Choice”.  Because everyone we support is unique, we strive to provide services that are tailored to each person's own hopes, dreams, goals and needs. Many people need some assistance to live full and productive lives. Even when the person lives with family members, there can be a need for additional support, such as taking the person out into the community or assisting and supporting independence with daily personal and household tasks. Dungarvin is a company that specializes in these types of support services.

The only way Dungarvin can achieve these goals is with the dedication of our employees.  Our employees are the backbone of what Dungarvin stand for and an integral part of carrying out our mission. 

Primary Role

The HR Specialist provides support to the organization, including but not limited to employment needs. Provides information to employees regarding regulations, policies, benefits, and general support. Addresses a broad variety of issues, maintains files, databases, and records of personnel actions, evaluations, and tenure.

1. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
2. To maintain and disseminate personnel information using the human resources/payroll information system.
3. To assist the payroll department with processing accurate and timely payroll each pay period.
4. To establish and maintain files within the human resources department in an organized and secure fashion.
5. To develop and coordinate effective employee recruitment strategies and assist with the recruiting process.
6. To administer group benefit programs, including insurance and 401(k).
7. To provide professional human resources orientation for all new Dungarvin staff and be available as a training resource.
8. To ensure clear and effective communication with Dungarvin supervisors and employees as required.
9. To respond to reference requests and conduct exit interviews, in accordance with Dungarvin policies.
10. To administer leaves of absences in accordance with company policy

Other various duties as assigned by the HR Generalist or Director.

Bachelor’s degree and three years of general human resources experience (or equivalent combination of education and work experience), excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience cultivating positive relationships with business partners and employees.

Must have strong computer skills, including but not limited to experience with HRIS, payroll software and Microsoft Office programs. 

• A fun and diverse work environment of caring human service professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we support.
• Group insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off
• Employee referral bonus program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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