HR Pieces: Human Resource January News

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January 2018

Happy New Year! We are excited to be expanding our service offerings to include full service recruitment, Labor Law Posters, Monthly and Virtual HR service packages.

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If you are a new subscriber, welcome! Here's what to expect: every month you will receive our e-newsletter with quality content, actionable advice, and notification of important compliance deadlines. You'll also find career opportunities available with area employers.

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Sincerely,

Lynette Weatherford

President

MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

January Contents

HR Advantage Lunch & Learn (Jan 25th)
2018 Minimum Wage Increases
New HRA Employment Posters Service
Career Opportunities

HR Advantage Lunch & Learn

Thursday, January 25
^th, 2018

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn

1155 S. Nature Center Way

Springfield, MO 65604

A ttention Business Owners, Managers, and Supervisors !!!

Do you have an action plan in place for handling harassment or discrimination claims? With today's top news headlines and employees becoming more aware of this issue, it's vital to ensure that you have a policy, action plan, reporting mechanism, and investigation process in place.

Don't sweat it! We can help. Due to popular request, we have set a date to facilitate a Lunch & Learn to cover all the basics to ensure that you are protecting your company.

Registration:

$49.95 per person

Includes buffet lunch, workshop, and handouts.

Seating is limited. Reserve your spot here!

2018 Minimum Wage Increases

The Federal Minimum Wage Rate has remained steady since 2009. However, beginning January 1, 2018, the Executive Order 13658 minimum wage rate was increased to $10.35 per hour (82 FR 43408). This Executive Order minimum wage rate generally must be paid to workers performing work on or in connection with covered federal contracts. Tipped employees performing work on or in connection with covered federal contracts generally must be paid a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Additionally, the Missouri minimum wage is now $7.85 per hour. For a listing of states who have increased their minimum wage starting January 2018. Click here to view the article.

New Employment Posters Service

HR Advantage is now offering Employment Labor Law posters.

The service includes:

One laminated Federal/State/City & County poster

Electronic updates with changes throughout the year

Up to $25K in liability guarantee against poster compliance fines

Contact HR Advantage at [email protected] to order yours today. $55.00 per poster, annually.

Career Opportunities

Senior Accountant

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Warsaw, MO

Will be responsible for bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Requirements include at least five years of bookkeeping experience. AP and AR, as well as financial statement experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

HR Manager

$60-$80K + Benefits

Springfield, MO

This position will be working locally under HR Director oversight. Position requirements include bachelor's degree in related field with 5-10 years human resources experience. Manufacturing environment experience a plus. Full time, Monday-Friday 8a-5p.

Materials Management Director

$80K -$95K + Benefits

Springfield, MO

This position will be responsible for the local site and department staff to ensure that all logistics, inventory control, and timely delivery across the country are properly met. Position requirements include bachelor's degree in related field with 5-10 years Materials Management experience. Manufacturing environment experience a plus.

All placement fees for these positions are paid by the employers. No fee is ever charged to an applicant.

Submit confidential resume/credentials to [email protected]