Human Resources Specialist

Job Details

SUMMARY The Human Resources Specialist entail duties strongly emphasized with Leave and Absence Management. In addition will be responsible for carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities in various areas of excellence within the HR department including but not limited to: administrative tasks related to the smooth operation of an HR department, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits. This position will work in office in a corporate setting supporting a casino, hospitality and restaurant business.

• Support the organization by maximizing the company HRIS with transactions and data management.
• Manage maintenance and accuracy of employee data, for reporting and distribution.
• Ensure unit companies are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements related to recordkeeping and reporting.
• Audit and confirm all data entered, maintains data in HRIS systems and other HR supporting databases.
• Performs updates, exports, imports, clean‑ups, and researches/reports on any data discrepancies from the unit companies.
• Delivers routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting and responds to basic to intermediate ad hoc data requests.
• Conducts data analysis on HR data such as compensation, classification, employment, and other data as requested.
• Provides assistance and supports others on laborious assignments and/or problems as directed.
• Responds verbally or in writing to inquiries, providing information requiring comprehensive knowledge of Affinity’s policies and procedures.
• Responds to technical administrative questions and ensures necessary follow up.
• Provide appropriate training on HR transactions to users when requested or deemed necessary.
• Participate in various Corporate HR annual initiatives as required on a project basis.
• Participate with Corporate HR staff in developing policies and procedures.
• Support the HR Management team with special projects and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strongly support HR initiatives related to Wellness, Absence Management and Leaves.
• Support the maintenance of the company Absence Management and Leave system.
• Responds and maintains flow of requests for Leave and ADA/ADAA.
• Coordinates with Payroll and Benefits department to ensure employee benefit premiums are collected.
• Maintains leave status in the HRIS system and partners with Payroll to ensure accurate leave pay codes are utilized and other appropriate system updates.
• Acts as additional support to the unit companies with Absence Management, Leave and ADA/ADAA.

• Navigate and support ATS (Applicant Tracking System) transactions to unit companies to maximize the use of the system.
• Work with various users on problem solving any issues with functions and providing appropriate training as required.
• Supporting Recruiting teams by posting available positions in various 3rd parties, review applicants and send to hiring managers.
• Process new hires to include gaming registration and update monthly gaming data.

• Must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA, CFRA, PDLL, ADA, etc. (including eligibility and entitlements)
  * California knowledge desired.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong professional communication (verbal and written) with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook);
  Experience with HRIS and leave management systems (e.g., UGK, BASIC, Sedgwick, Kronos).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. High volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.