Human Resources Specialist

Are you dedicated and passionate about ensuring safety and security but you aren’t sure if being a security guard is for you? Sahara Global Security is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our rapidly growing Private Security and Investigations company where you can play a crucial role providing direct support to our Operations team and employees.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0900-1700

Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 per hour (commensurate of experience)

Benefits: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) eligibility, professional development assistance

Work Location: In-person

Ability to commute: Columbus, OH 43215

Day-to-day:

• Post job listings through Auris Hire
• Contact applicants to conduct pre-screening phone calls
• Coordinate with applicants and Operations Managers to schedule interviews
• Onboard new employees and provide onboarding assistance
• Submit guard card applications through PISGS
• Coordinate contact between employees and Operations Managers (new and existing)
• Provide support to employees who request changes to their payroll profiles, contact information, assist with access to systems, etc.
• Maintain up to date information across multiple documents tracking license expirations, employee training records, and basic employee information
• Keep accurate, up to date records for all employees in Microsoft TEAMS

Weekly:

• Report hiring metrics to the Director of Human Resources and Directors of Operations
• Attend the weekly management meeting to stay up to date on staffing needs and look for opportunities for HR to support the Operations team

As Needed: 

• Create screening questionnaires for new job postings
• Conduct in person interviews and meet and greets
• Some travel within 2.5 hours for hiring events
• Assist the Director of Human resources with other tasks

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years’ experience in a customer service role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Time-management skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to pass a BCI Background Check
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Associates degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field or
• HR specific certification (SHRM, HRCI, or other specialties)
• Military and/or law enforcement experience
• 1+ year experience in an HR role (Recruiter, Analyst, Specialist, Generalist, etc.)
• 1+ year experience working with Microsoft Systems

About us

Sahara Global Security is a Columbus, OH based security guard provider with global ambitions. Sahara Global believes in bringing people together and shaping a unifying narrative. Sahara Global urges its clients to opt for Armed Security because it provides them with the most protection in an increasingly dangerous world.

Sahara Global aims to create a paradigm shift in the private security industry by hiring only the most experienced and professional personnel, and then providing further staff development and training opportunities.

Sahara Global Security was founded on the Fourth of July, 2021. Sahara Global Security is a Veteran-Owned company. Sahara Global Security is an Equal Opportunity employer.