HR Specialist

About the Role

Our leading client in the not-for-profit sector is seeking an HR Specialist to join their accounting and finance team, reporting directly to the CFO. This role offers high visibility and strong growth potential within a mission-driven organization.

Why Work Here

• Strong medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan

Responsibilities

• Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
• Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.
• Develop processes and networks to accelerate hiring and onboarding of new employees to meet rapid company growth.
• Administer human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Develop and document personnel policies in an employee handbook.
• Design and implement compensation programs, including salary structures, discretionary bonuses, and sales commission structures; monitor and revise performance evaluation programs as necessary.
• Serve as benefits administrator for health care, vacation, 401K benefits, and claims resolution.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment practices.
• Design and maintain human resource records.
• Organize and implement employee orientation, training, and exit procedures.
• Monitor employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health programs.
• Design and implement a performance management system, including goal tracking, performance reviews, and documentation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience, or a Master’s degree in HR Management with 2 years of HR experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is required.
• Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Benefits administration experience.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000–$85,000 per year.