Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

• Supports recruitment and onboarding throughout the full hiring lifecycle.
• Maintains employee records and personnel files in compliance with applicable agency requirements and recordkeeping standards.
• Responds promptly and professionally to employee and applicant inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and services.
• Provides administrative support to the Human Resources office, including policy administration, document preparation, and general clerical support.
• Covers quality assurance reviews of HRIS data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures to support effective HR operations and management practices.
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Researches and remains current on emerging HR trends, best practices, and changes in employment regulations.
• Builds effective working relationships with employees at all levels and provides guidance on routine HR matters.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provides administrative support to HR leadership in support of daily department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience in a comparable HR role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent organizational capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritized ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HRIS systems, and compliance reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work - Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.
• Work involves sitting most of the time; walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking.