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The purpose of NOARK's Career Center is to connect qualified HR professionals with the companies who are looking for them. If you are an HR professional looking for a job in NW Arkansas, you'll find current openings here on the Job Listings page. If you need to fill a vacancy in your HR department, please visit our Post a Job page for more information.
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Transplace
509 Enterprise Drive, Lowell, AR

About the Company:
Transplace is a non-asset, North American based third party logistics (3PL) provider offering manufacturers, retailers and consumer packaged goods companies the optimal blend of logistics technology and transportation management services. From complete logistics management outsourcing to intelligent transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain network planning and design to high-quality brokerage services, Transplace has proven the ability to deliver both rapid return on investment and consistent value to customers. The company is recognized among the elite global 3PLs by a customer base that includes many of the largest shippers in the world.To learn more about how Transplace, please visit www.transplace.com.
Detailed Description:
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who desires to leverage his/her experiences in benefits administration and human resources to directly impact the bottom-line of Transplace through the management and coordination of the company’s health and welfare programs.
This is a role with extreme importance with high visibility at all levels of the organization, and is key to supporting the investment in and commitment to providing market competitive benefits programs to the company’s employees.
This initial focus will be to assume the administration and coordination of all benefits programs, including billing reconciliation, employee inquiries, etc.. Long-term we desire this position to help us drive corporate wellness programs, as well as a consumerism approach to the benefit plan offerings.
The Benefits Administrator position is responsible for supporting and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, leaves of absence, life insurance, accident plan, flexible spending plan, etc.).
Provide excellent customer service and quality benefit plan administration.
Provide analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefit programs.
Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of common legal requirements associ-ated with the administration of Group Health & Welfare pro-grams and employee leaves of absence
- Adaptability/Flexibility. Adapts to changes in the work envi-ronment to meet demands. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback
- Amicable. Generally agreeable, easily liked and easy to deal with, exhibiting a willingness to oblige others without resent-ment. Having a positive disposition
- Coordination & Collaboration. Ability to work together with both internal and external contacts to link the responsibilities and actions of others and attain accord
- Cost Conscious. Makes sound decisions that consider cost/benefit. Accurately estimates expenses. Shows inno-vation in reducing expenses
- Interpersonal Savvy. Relates well to all kinds of people, in-side and outside the organization. Builds effective and con-structive relationships. Listens; builds appropriate rapport. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high-tension sit-uations comfortably. Can convince others of the merits of their point of view or influence others to adopt or support an-other positions
- Objective. Ability to deal with facts, conditions and the im-pact on the business of Transplace without distortion from personal feelings and/or emotions.
Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required: 3 – 5 Years Office and Customer Service experience within the Human Resources and/or Benefits Administration func-tion.
Travel Requirements: 10%
Contact Name: Jessica Lynch
Contact Phone: 479-770-7203
Contact Email:
Website: https://www6.ultirecruit.com/TRA1017/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?
1st Employment Staffing
Fayetteville, AR

Detailed Description:
SCOPE OF POSITION: The HR Supervisor will assist the HR Manager with recruiting, applicant screening, scheduling, background checks, benefit administration, workers’ compensation, STD/LTD administration, HRIS integrity, unemployment compensation, , disciplinary process, employment law, new employee on-boarding, filing, clerical administration, employee events/relations, and training. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist Managers on recruiting and staffing needs within the sales team. • Oversee coordination of benefit plans and yearly open enrollment process. • Coordinate STD/LTD in accordance to corporate policy. • Assist HR Manager with administration of WC. • Oversee unemployment compensation process and procedures to comply with state and federal law. • Maintain employee files and records, assure completeness of files. • Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation. • Ensure integrity of HRIS to comply with corporate requirements. • Assist with disciplinary process within the sales team. • Coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding/orientation. • Develop employee relations and communication strategies while working closely with managers and supervisors to foster employee morale and engagement. • Manage applicant screening, scheduling and background check process. • Ensure compliance with state and federal law. EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field is a must, Master Degree is preferred. EXPERIENCE: • Two (2) to Five (5) years of Human Resources experience required. SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES: • Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred. • Must be knowledgeable with Federal, State and local employment laws. • Must be proficient in Microsoft PC software. • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidential materials and information. • Ideal candidate will be professional, pro-active and have great verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. • Excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure. • Effective problem solving and decision making skills and strong follow through. • Work with and as part of a team or teams.
Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Flexibility/adaptability: The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands. • Teamwork: Drive teamwork, participation and involvement as ways to meet business objectives. • Tactical Ability: Handle multiple demands and competing priorities, make efficient use of time.
Contact Name: Cody Ward
Contact Phone: 479-444-7671
Contact Email:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (Fayetteville, AR)

Job Summary:
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307293200
The employee is a consultant for top management regarding issues related to Labor/Employee Relations. She/he prepares disciplinary and adverse action, grievance and appeal letters. The incumbent provides advice on leave programs (family and medical, voluntary leave transfer, military leave, advanced leave and leave without pay). She/he serves as a consultant to supervisors and managers providing technical advice on statutory, regulatory and procedural requirements. Incumbent advises management concerning grievances at each step of the negotiated grievance procedures (both nationally & locally). The incumbent represents management in conventional arbitration cases and at Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) appeals. Prepares management’s case including discussing all relevant facts in the case with employees and management staff concerned, along with the attorney. She/he researches and responds to MSPB case filing, and Unfair Labor Practices claims filed by the local union. The incumbent schedules meetings and trains management and supervisors on conduct of negotiations. Incumbent serves as a mediator in Labor Management (LM) disputes as necessary, seeking to resolve these prior to formal litigation. She/he prepares and presents Human Resources Program specialty training courses for managers and supervisors. Analyzes facts presented and reviews case files before disciplinary adverse actions are issued to employees. The incumbent ensures recommended penalties are consistent throughout the Medical Center as to the offenses committed. Prepares and presents HR Program specialty training courses for managers and supervisors. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of the Employee/Labor Relations Section. Assigns work to subordinates with instructions on objectives desired, anticipated problems that may be encountered, deadlines, and any constraints which may be imposed. She/he reviews completed work for conformance to policy and procedures, soundness of judgment and feasibility of recommendations, develops and establishes new or revised work methods and procedures, and works with subordinates to ensure proper implementation. The incumbent performs the full range of supervisory duties such as initiating and recommending personnel actions, providing orientation, determining training needs, and encouraging participation in training programs. Conduct interviews and selects applicants for positions, evaluates employee performance, approves leave, etc. and is accountable for merit promotion, EEO and labor relations action within the section.
TOUR OF DUTY: FULL-TIME Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Detailed Description:
Qualifications/Requirements
THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO FEDERAL STATUS APPLICANTS, WHICH INCLUDES CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR VETERANS ELIGIBLE UNDER SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) RESTRICTION - Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. (If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, this question does not apply to you.) For this vacancy, applicants must have held grade GS-9 or higher for at least a year to be eligible for the GS-11 grade level of this position, and must have held grade GS-11 or higher for at least a year to be eligible for the GS-12 grade level. The grade must have been held in the Federal service but may have been in any occupation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - In addition to meeting the TIG requirement for this position, applicants must also have one year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience that demonstrates sound knowledge of personnel management principles, concepts, and practices in order to advice and counsel supervisors and employees; a knowledge of employee benefits programs; experience with bargaining agreements and principles; experience applying federal guidelines, policies and procedures (such as those of the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labors Relation Authority, Merit Systems Protection Board, etc.); and experience in complex employee and labor relations assignments, which included a broad range of Human Resources Management programs with different and often times unrelated processes and procedures. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: For GS-11 a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or, 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related may be substituted for specialized experience. (Course subjects must be directly related to the position of Human Resources, transcript required.) COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: For GS-11 a combination of education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirement. (Course subjects must be directly related to the position of Human Resources, transcript required.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications . IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Benefits:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional
Travel Requirements: 5%
Contact Name: Jerry Duncan
Contact Phone: 479-444-5020
Contact Email:
Kawneer (An Alcoa Company)
Springdale, Arkansas

About the Company:
About Kawneer
Kawneer North America offers architectural aluminum building products and systems for the commercial construction industry. Our comprehensive product line includes entrances, framing systems, windows and curtain wall systems. From thermal efficiency and sustainability to hurricane and blast resistance, Kawneer products are designed to optimize both aesthetics and performance.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral part of Alcoa’s operating practices and the product design and engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for nine consecutive years and approximately 75 percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since1888 is still in active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 59,000 people in 31 countries across the world.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position will drive HR related activities across the Building and Construction Systmes (BCS) unit in Springdale with a desire for continued growth through the HR function. This includes employee relations, recruiting, community involvement, and employee engagement.
Detailed Description:
The incumbent will: -Have shared involvemnt in expanding and deploying the Alcoa Supervisor Excellence Program(ASE: DDI Training) -Provide oversight of Community Framework and Alcoa Foundation initiatives -Continued development of Kawneer community presence -Shared HR support for Harrisonburg, VA facility of 60+ employees -Update and run HR reports as needed -Driver of plant Global Voices action plans and initiatives -Temporary employee hiring process -Employee relations support -Backup to HR manager and assistants
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications The selected candidate is required to possess the following: -Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Organization Development, or related degree plus a minimum of 2 years releated experience -Strong background in employement law and policy development -Excellent Microsoft Office and written communication skills -Talent management experience including people reviews, performance management and succession planning -Exceptional execution and project management skills -Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and listening skills -Results-oriented, esourcefulness, and forward thinking -Strong OD and HR Generalist background Preferred Qualifications -Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR). -Shop Floor experience
Travel Requirements: 25%
Contact Name: Katherine York
Contact Phone: 479.756.2740
Contact Email:
Propak Logistics, Inc.

Job Summary:
Manages workers' compensation and property casualty claims consulting with appropriate parties to minimize recovery time and losses for the company.
Detailed Description:
• Ensure all claim forms are received and submitted to insurance company as appropriate. • Review and process property damage reports to determine insurance coverage and minimize liability. • Interview or correspond with claimants, witnesses, police, physicians, or other relevant parties to ensure claims are progressing as expected. • Review injury and damage claim documents, correspond with medical providers, insurance adjuster, police and other appropriate parties to minimize loss. • Analyze information gathered by investigation, and report findings and recommendations. • Interview or correspond with adjusters and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims. • Refer questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement. • Provide support to managers and employees with questions concerning workers' compensation claim submittal, case management, benefits or medical treatment. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of workers' compensation best practices, statues and techniques used to manage, assess, and track work-related injuries in various states of operation. • Prepare and distribute management reports analyzing historical claims data and current trends. • Manage return to work program and coordinate with site management to maximize results.
Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education : Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) Experience : Two to four years related experience Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
Travel Requirements: 10%
Additional Information:
Apply on line.
Contact Name: Donna Davis
Contact Phone: 479-876-8143
Contact Email:
Website: propak.com















