HR Specialist

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

As part of the HR Shared Services organization, the HR Specialist role will deliver first line and day to day support to the Global Freeman and HR team while contributing to the long-term development of key HR processes during the employee lifecycle.

This person will be responsible for processing employee transactions (department changes, organization changes, promotions, etc.) and ensuring the integrity of the HRIS system with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail under the general supervision HR People Operations Leadership.

This position will support our People Operations Human Resources team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position will be based out of Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and process HR transactions for end-to-end HR processes (including onboarding, transfers, reorganizations, new hires, terminations, job and personal data changes, organizational changes, employee verifications, and background check process), and administer routine functional HR work.Create, maintain, and distribute various forms, letters, templates, job descriptions, memos in support of end-to-end HR transactions.Maintain accurate data in our HRIS systems, including testing and auditing for accuracy and compliance.Maintain employee personnel files and employee information per defined processes, procedures, and regulations.Provide effective and dedicated support to employees, addressing questions related to our policies, processes, and programs.Follow up on issues and/or discrepancies as needed to ensure full issue resolution for customers. Review, recommend, document, and implement approaches to continually improve efficiency of HR processes and programs.Act as the subject matter expert on assigned projects. Manage vendor partnerships and act as point of contact for system implementations.Partner with the HR team members including, HR Generalist, HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and other key stakeholders to support overall HR objectives & initiatives.Liaison with key functional areas: Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and IT teams as needed. Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

Critical thinking and analysis Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint 3+ years of experience with SuccessFactors or similar HRIS data entryExperience writing SOPs, creating workflows and job aidsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferredPosition is exempt and not eligible for overtime hours

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveLife, Accident and DisabilityRetirement with Company MatchPaid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.