Senior Employee Services Specialist

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The Senior Employee Services Specialist is a senior-level individual contributor within the Employee Services Center team, distinguished by their extensive Human Resources (HR) knowledge and proficiency in handling intricate HR matters. As a subject matter expert (SME), the Senior Specialist is well-versed in resolving complex employee inquiries and assumes a peer lead role in mentoring and supporting junior team members. This role operates with a higher level of autonomy and decision-making, minimizing the need to refer questions to HR SMEs. Additionally, the Senior Specialist plays a vital role in representing employee services on HR projects and initiatives, contributing valuable insights, and providing expert-level support in proactive communications.

• Provide essential support on the Employee Services Help Desk, answering or escalating employee emails and phone calls, ensuring continuous support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for complex and critical employee inquiries, providing expert-level guidance and resolutions.
• Independently handle HR-related escalations and work towards timely resolutions while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Mentor and support Employee Services Representatives at earlier levels, fostering their professional growth and knowledge enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with HR professionals and department leaders to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Take ownership of maintaining accurate and confidential employee records within the HR information system.
• Play a vital role in HR-related reporting, ensuring data accuracy and providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Stay at the forefront of HR policies, regulations, and industry best practices to guide decision-making and compliance efforts.
• Represent employee services on HR projects and initiatives, providing valuable insights and support to drive successful outcomes.
• Contribute to proactive communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging to employees regarding HR matters.
• Handle a substantial volume of complex calls independently, effectively managing inquiries with minimal referrals, and escalating concerns to leadership accordingly.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in relevant area (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be proficient in HR information systems, specifically ADP.
• Must have experience working with high-volume remote contingent workforce.
• Proven ability to independently handle complex HR inquiries and provide expert-level guidance.
• Strong support and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of continuous learning and professional development.
• Attention to detail and accuracy

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.