Human Resources Specialist

About the role

As a Human Resource Specialist, you will handle operational HR tasks, support frontline managers with HRIS navigation, and ensure critical roles are filled efficiently. You will play a key role in supporting teams so they can focus on the organization’s strategic initiatives and business-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand required skills and competencies.
• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions using HR management system software.
• Manage pre-employment activities, new employee onboarding, and orientation.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Complete offboarding activities.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Provide transactional and administrative support to leaders and employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to ensure compliance.
• Organize and introduce internal training.
• Support employees with benefits and payroll-related questions.
• Triage HR issues and escalate to team members for assistance as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience with HR processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS and enterprise software.
• Certified in Development Dimensions International (DDI) or willingness to obtain certification to support training initiatives.

Skills

• Action Oriented: Initiates timely action to address important issues.
• Collaborates: Encourages unity and avoids "us vs. them" thinking.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, and professional communication.
• Decision Quality: Considers inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions.
• Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments.
• Manages Ambiguity: Accepts and adapts to change despite uncertainty.

HSEC Accountabilities

All employees are responsible for workplace safety and the safety of their co-workers. Responsibilities include:

• Accepting personal responsibility for health, safety, environment, and community (HSEC).
• Identifying hazards, unsafe actions, or conditions that could result in injury, environmental impact, or community disruption.
• Following instructions to protect personal and others' health and safety, as well as the environment and community.
• Reporting non-compliance with HSEC requirements to management.
• Avoiding actions or omissions that endanger others.
• Using only equipment you are trained to operate safely and responsibly.
• Participating in HSEC training.
• Reporting all incidents, including injuries, near misses, community impacts, environmental spills, and unsafe practices.