HR Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Location:

Jackson Springs, NC (On-Site – 5 Days/Week)

Reports To:

HR Manager Position Type:
Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Pay Rate: $22.12 – $24.04 per hour Position Summary The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for executing core HR functions with a strong emphasis on onboarding, offboarding, compliance, HR systems administration, and process tracking. This role is critical in ensuring HR operations run efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

This position requires a self-directed, experienced HR professional who can work independently, manage priorities, and ensure completion of tasks without ongoing direction. The ideal candidate does not wait for instructions but instead identifies what needs to be done and follows through.

Key Responsibilities Onboarding & Offboarding Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes

Complete and audit I-9 forms and process E-Verify in compliance with federal requirements

Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and timely

Process employee separations, ensuring all required documentation and system updates are completedHRIS & Paycom Administration Maintain employee records in HRIS (Paycom preferred)
Reset employee accounts and troubleshoot access issues

Process employee changes, including status, pay, and benefits updates

Ensure data accuracy through regular audits and system maintenance

Benefits Administration Approve and process benefit enrollments and changes in Paycom Perform basic benefits reconciliation to ensure alignment between payroll and benefit elections

Assist employees with benefits-related questions

Tracking, Compliance & Follow-UpTrack completion of required HR activities, including:

Training assignments

Performance evaluations

Employee documentation and acknowledgments

Proactively follow up with managers and employees to ensure deadlines are met Escalate overdue items as needed

Maintain accurate tracking logs and ensure documentation is complete and filed

Recruiting & Administrative Support Assist with applicant tracking and recruiting coordination

Support formatting and standardization of job descriptions and HR documents

Maintain organized electronic files (SharePoint and HRIS)
Ensure all HR records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready

Records Management Maintain and organize physical employee personnel files in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements

Perform manual filing, scanning, and document retention activities

Ensure both physical and electronic records are accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready

Other Duties Perform other HR-related duties as assigned to support business operations

Required Qualifications Experience Minimum  of 4 years of hands-on HR experience required

Direct experience with:

I-9 completion and complianceE-Verify processing

Onboarding and offboardingHRIS systems (Paycom strongly preferred)
Experience working in environments requiring high attention to detail and compliance

Education

Associate degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Technical Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required

Ability to effectively use Excel for tracking and basic data management

Experience with SharePoint or similar document management systems

Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Accident and 401K Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.