HR Specialist 1

Long-term contract opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee.

About the role

We are looking for an HR Specialist 1 to support core human resources operations. This role will help maintain compliant HR practices by assisting with job classification, compensation-related documentation, personnel records, and policy guidance for employees and managers. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and comfortable handling administrative HR work with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and supervisors on workplace policies, benefits, compensation practices, and applicable employment regulations.
• Review roles to help determine job classifications, including exemption status and appropriate pay alignment.
• Draft and update position summaries, classification materials, and compensation documentation to support HR administration.
• Maintain personnel files, employee records, and handbook content with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Create HR reports, organizational charts, workflow documents, and career path summaries to support analysis and decision-making.
• Assist with compliance-focused HR activities related to hiring practices, personnel procedures, and policy interpretation.
• Support compensation and job evaluation efforts by organizing data and preparing documentation for review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in customer service, human resources support, or a similar administrative environment.
• Working knowledge of employment-related policies and legal guidelines, including equal employment opportunity practices.
• Familiarity with compensation structures, benefits administration, and job classification concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other standard computer applications.