Human Resources Specialist

About the role

The HR Specialist provides foundational support across key People & Culture functions, including employee data management, recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting HR operations, and enhancing the overall employee experience. The HR Specialist works closely with the VP of People & Culture and leadership to support organizational initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files and ensure accurate, organized, and audit-ready recordkeeping
• Manage HRIS data entry and updates, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems
• Support full-cycle recruiting coordination, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
• Auxiliary with recruiting events, career fairs, and external talent pipeline initiatives
• Carefully coordinate onboarding processes, including new hire setup, orientations, and cross-functional alignment
• Support offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and exit coordination
• Prepare employee-related documentation, including offer letters, compensation updates, and employment verifications
• Auxiliary with payroll-related activities, including timesheet review and data entry
• Auxiliary with benefits administration, employee communications, and open enrollment support
• Track and monitor completion of required training, certifications, and policy acknowledgments
• Maintain and improve HR templates, processes, and documentation to drive consistency and efficiency
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, organization, and overall efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting, onboarding, or employee data management
• Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., Paychex, ADP, or similar) preferred
• Basic understanding of HR practices, employment processes, and confidentiality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate and organized records
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-service mindset with a focus on employee experience
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Adaptability and willingness to support evolving priorities in a growing organization
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-service mindset with a focus on employee experience
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Adaptability and willingness to support evolving priorities in a growing organization
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Benefits

• Competitive salary is commensurate with experience + bonus eligibility
• Employer Paid Health/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Plan w/ up to 4% Employer Match and 100% immediate vesting
• Remote Work up to two (2) days per week
• Professional Development Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 7 paid company holidays per year plus an additional 5 days of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Pay

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience + bonus eligibility

Schedule

Remote Work up to two (2) days per week