About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

This is a salaried/exempt position and reports to the Human Resources Manager. Responsible for administration of Human Resource programs involving salary administration, benefits, training, employee relations, rewards; policy management and general administration. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Administers recruitment, screening and hiring programs for all center staff.

• Participate in the development and implementation of an effective new hire orientation program.

• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements relative to the human resources function.

• Monitors personnel and employment practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

• Prepares and submits required reports (e.g., vacancy/separation, training tracker, overtime, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinates employment activities, including recruitment, testing, reference checks, and related employment matters.

• Administers the preparation and maintenance of procedures for new hires, transfers, separations, salary changes and other personnel practices.

• Provides guidance and assistance to supervisors in the administration of the progressive discipline system.

• Keeps all personnel records in a confidential manner.

• Assists with coordinating staff performance appraisals, compiles evaluation ratings from department managers, and prepares a summary report outlining overall ratings that is used for recommending salary adjustment, merit increases, or one-time bonuses.

• Administers employee benefits program.

• Communicates Center human resources directives.

• Monitors Center worker’s compensation and OSHA programs.

• Assist in administering tuition refund assistance program.

• Attends in-service training sessions.

• May provides staff training to center management personnel as it relates to Human Resources.

• Adheres to all aspects of Quality Assurance Plan.

• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Three – four years of Human Resources experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or another related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience; SHRM/PRH certification preferred.

• Labor relations experience and supervisory experience preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel