Human Resources Specialist

Description

We are seeking an early career HR Specialist with 2–4 years of hands‑on experience to support core people operations across the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is detail‑oriented, employee‑focused, and comfortable balancing compliance‑driven work with relationship‑based HR support.

The position is available for work within the United States, except from the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, and Washington, D.C. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for enhancing employee experience through onboarding, leave administration, HRIS data management, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and employee lifecycle support. They play a key role in ensuring a smooth employee experience from recruitment through development and offboarding.

• Serve as a trusted HR point of contact for employees and managers.
• Create and facilitate employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, wellness activities, and culture‑building events.
• Partner with supervisors to coordinate employee development, training, and certifications.
• Communicate employee relations concerns to HR leadership and assist with resolution.

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offering support.
• Execute recruitment strategies in partnership with leadership.
• Coordinate pre‑employment processes, including background checks, drug screens, and offer letters.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through job boards, job fairs, community outreach, and partnerships with schools or workforce agencies.

• Coordinate and deliver onboarding experiences and new employee orientation programs.
• Ensure completion of onboarding documentation, training requirements, and new hire checklists.
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, system access changes, and documentation.

• Administer and manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, state leaves, ADA accommodations, and company policies.
• Partner with employees and managers to ensure a compliant, well‑communicated leave experience.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Administer and approve system employee documentation.
• Generate reports and support audits related to HR data, hiring, training, and headcount.
• Provide administrative support for HR systems and processes.

• 2–4 years of progressive HR experience.
• GED and some post‑secondary education required.
• Experience with full‑cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Demonstrated experience administering leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and data maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting multi‑state or growing organizations.
  
  Experience partnering with external leave administrators or benefits vendors.

• Strong knowledge of HR principles and laws, including federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO).
• Effective communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking: assess situations, interpret information, and make sound decisions.
• Interpersonal and relationship‑building skills: build trust and maintain positive relationships across the organization, especially in a remote environment.
• Organizational and time‑management abilities: manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail: high accuracy in maintaining records, managing HRIS data, and preparing reports.
• Reporting: gather metrics, generate insights, and prepare reports that support informed…