Human Resources Specialist

Buffalo Games is a design-forward company dedicated to “making life more fun and rewarding” through award-winning party games and high-quality jigsaw puzzles. The company designs, manufactures, and markets its products from a self-owned and operated plant in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo Games emphasizes craftsmanship and rigorous quality standards in all aspects of production. Team members contribute to creating engaging, reliable products that consumers trust and enjoy.

The culture values creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional consumer experience.

Buffalo Games is an award-winning toy company specializing in Jigsaw Puzzles, Board Games, and Preschool Learning.

While our supply chain extends globally, we take great pride in our puzzles manufacturing, which are exceptionally designed & produced in a self-owned and operated facility in Buffalo, NY.We partner with the very best retailers, inventors, and licensors, making us not just a category leader but among the fastest growing toy companies in the industry today.

Our wholly owned subsidiaries include puzzle and games company Ceaco, Inc. and puzzle manufacturer Edaron, LLC, both located in Massachusetts as well as EastPoint Sports located in New Jersey.

Buffalo Games is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and people-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career HR professional who enjoys working with people, is detail-oriented, and is eager to expand their knowledge and experience in Human Resources.

The Human Resources Specialist will support day-to-day HR functions across Buffalo Games and its affiliated companies, including recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR administration, and payroll support. This individual will work closely with the HR team, hiring managers, and employees to help create a positive employee experience while ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a motivated team player with strong communication and organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and a passion for helping others. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in multiple areas of Human Resources while growing professionally within a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.

• Assist with the full recruitment process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and interest in available positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and assist with updating job descriptions.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and track candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Help identify new recruiting resources and opportunities to attract qualified candidates.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with maintaining recruiting reports and tracking hiring activity.

• Coordinate the new hire onboarding process, including preparing paperwork, scheduling orientations, and ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Assist with new hire orientation and introduce employees to company policies, benefits, and workplace expectations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records and HRIS information.
• Support employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Assist with coordinating employee training programs and tracking completion of required training.
• Help administer the annual performance review…