HR Specialist

General Summary

The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This position assists with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management. The HR Specialist ensures the accuracy of HR data and contributes to maintaining a positive and compliant workplace.

Essential Job Functions

Process employee data changes and maintaining personnel files and HR system accuracy.

Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.

Provides support for new hire onboarding and orientation processes, including background checks, drug screens and other administration.

Assists with internal employee communication updates including position openings and change announcements.

Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.

Provides support during open enrollment, including benefit meeting facilitation, employee assistance, and data review.

Assists with the administration and tracking of employee training

Support employee development and engagement initiatives and company events.

Maintains compliance with federal and state employment law postings and ensures updates as needed.

Provides general administrative support to the HR team including filing, reporting, and document preparation.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Attend job fairs, community events, and classroom visits to support recruiting initiatives.

Assists in the preparation of HR reports and audits as needed.

Maintains knowledge of HR procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.

Performs other duties as required and assigned.