Human Resources Specialist

About the role

Our client, a well-established organization within the Financial Services industry, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support multiple areas of Human Resources, including HR operations, employee lifecycle administration, benefits coordination, compliance, reporting, recruitment support, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations, employee records, onboarding, and personnel administration.
• Maintain employee data and generate reports using HR systems and ADP.
• Aid in benefits administration, including enrollments, updates, insurance records, and employee communications.
• Support benefits reconciliations, employee separations, and COBRA-related processes.
• Review and maintain HR documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Verify employment eligibility documentation, including I-9, E-Verify, and other compliance requirements.
• Support recruitment activities, candidate coordination, and onboarding processes.
• Aid in HR reporting, audits, departmental documentation, and record management.
• Cook up employee engagement activities, training initiatives, and company events.
• Care for leave administration, employee status changes, and personnel transactions.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Human Resources or similar required.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations, employee records, benefits administration, or recruitment activities.
• Familiarity with employment compliance and HR documentation requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.