HR Specialist

About the role

The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the People Team, ensuring smooth execution of administrative, employee support, and foundational People processes. This role is highly operational and service-oriented, acting as a key point of contact for employees while supporting programs, systems, and internal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the People Team inbox, responding to employee questions and routing requests appropriately
• Process and track timecards for corporate employees
• Handle physical mail distribution, including sorting and routing to Payroll, Benefits, and other teams
• Support unemployment claims, outplacement services and employment verifications
• Aid in People programs and initiatives (benefits admin, surveys, engagement activities)
• Provide administrative support including calendar coordination and scheduling for the people team as necessary
• Maintain and update employee records and documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding logistics
• Administer Form I-9 completion and verification processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with employment eligibility requirements
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and in-office experiences
• Partner with HRBP and People Ops team to support ongoing operational needs

Requirements

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• A service-oriented team player who enjoys helping employees
• Comfortable handling administrative and operational tasks with accuracy
• Reliable and able to manage recurring responsibilities consistently
• Positive, approachable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or operations (internships included)
• Basic Excel formulas including SUM, IF statement, XLOOKUP
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong technical acumen
• Experience managing tasks with high attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

Schedule

This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in Houston, TX and will require 3-days onsite in the Houston office.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.