Launch Your HR Career: HR Support Specialist (Contract) – West Point, VA Ready to kickstart your Human Resources journey and make a real impact? We're seeking a motivated individual for an engaging contract role in West Point, VA. This is your prime opportunity to gain diverse, hands-on experience across the HR spectrum in a supportive, growth-focused setting. Your Impact & Growth Opportunities: Broaden Your HR Horizons: You'll tackle a variety of HR tasks, supporting benefits, compensation, recruitment, and reporting – a brilliant way to discover your niche! Sharpen Key HR Skills: Elevate your expertise by managing and updating vital HR databases and files (Excel, SharePoint, Access). Gain Employee Relations Insight: Build foundational experience by observing and assisting in grievance meetings and responses. Become a Communication & Policy Pro: Distribute crucial employee information, policy manuals, and help clarify HR policies and procedures. Shape Employee Development: Contribute directly to employee growth by helping develop and refine training programs. Drive HR Projects: Collaborate with the Human Resources team on special projects, gaining a wider view of strategic HR. What You’ll Bring to the Team: Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or minor in Human Resources. (A bonus: three months of HR experience!) A true passion for meeting the needs of both internal and external customers. Widely trusted for your integrity, directness, and honesty. strong ethics and values guide your actions consistently. Superb organizational skills: you adeptly manage multiple activities and arrange information effectively. An attentive, active listener, skilled at understanding diverse viewpoints. Clear and succinct written communication abilities. Why This Role is Your Next Big Step: Real-World Learning: Handle meaningful tasks with autonomy, guided by the HR Manager when needed. Supportive & Nurturing Environment: We are dedicated to your professional development in a space where you can truly flourish. Competitive Compensation: Earn $17.00 - $22.00 per hour. Work Schedule: Full-Time contract, First Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Location: West Point, VA. Ready to Embark on Your HR Adventure? Apply today to gain invaluable HR experience and contribute to a dynamic team. We're excited to foster your growth!salary: $17 - $22 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Perform a variety of Human Resources responsibilities that may include benefits and compensation administration, recruitment, reporting, maintaining/updating HR-related databases and files, written communications, participate in grievance meetings, grievance answers, and any other Human Resources related activities including special projects as necessary. Able to work with minimum supervision, conferring with Human Resources Manager when necessary · May perform duties involving employee communications, such as pre-employment screening, responding to routine questions on Human Resources policies and procedures, identifying potential issues and grievances, etc. · Helps develop or modify training programs. · Distributes current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications. · May conduct and summarize internal and external surveys to gather information for policy development and planning. · Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and developing communications for salary interviews. · Create, maintain, and update HR-related Excel data spreadsheets, SharePoint, and/or Access database. · Assist Mill with interpretation and application of policies and procedures. · Assist Human Resources with special projectsSkillsHuman ResourcesQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.