HR Specialist

Description

Position Code: HR2

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: G-3

Career Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: As required

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

The HR Specialist supports HR and payroll operations including employee records, onboarding, payroll input, benefits administration, and day-to-day employee support in compliance with policy and law.

HR & Payroll Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS/Paylocity data.
• Support onboarding, I-9/E-Verify, and new-hire setup.
• Process payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer benefits enrollment and employee questions.

Compliance & Support

• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with employment law and policy.
• Support leave, time-and-attendance, and reporting.
• Assist with employee relations and HR programs.

Required

• HR or payroll administration experience.
• HRIS proficiency (Paylocity a plus).
• Strong confidentiality and accuracy.
• Knowledge of employment basics (FLSA, I-9, leave).
• Excellent communication and service orientation.
• Dependable attendance.

Preferred

• Paylocity experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Manufacturing HR background.

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Assigned Pay Grade: G-3 (Hourly or Salary)

Incentive Guideline: EIP

Specific salary ranges are defined separately in the controlled Spike Electric Pay Band Structure and are not published on this job description. Pay placement, incentive eligibility, payout, and metrics are governed by the applicable approved pay band and incentive plan and by company performance conditions.

Typical progression within this job family:

• Grade | Role
• G-2 Human Resources Assistant
• G-3 HR Specialist
• G-4 Sr. HR Specialist
• G-4 HR Generalist
• G-5 Lead HR Generalist
• G-5 Sr. HR & Payroll Specialist
• G-6 HR & Payroll Supervisor
• G-7 HR Manager

Advancement follows the Process for Job Band Advancement and Promotions and requires a grade change or approved title/scope change.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may evolve as needed to meet the organization’s goals, and the employee may be required to perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities to support the success of Spike Electric Controls.