HR Specialist

About the Company

The organization behind this role is community-focused and mission-led, with a strong emphasis on people, teamwork, and long-term employee growth. It offers a steady work setting where HR professionals can contribute meaningfully while building their careers.

About the Role

This position is for an HR Specialist who will handle core day-to-day HR activities in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. The role provides practical exposure to onboarding, compliance, employee file management, benefits support, and broader HR operations.

The right candidate will be highly organized, careful with details, and committed to supporting employees while keeping HR processes accurate and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee background screening from start to finish.
• Input, refresh, and maintain employee information in HR systems.
• Assemble, organize, print, and file onboarding, compliance, and personnel documents.
• Support recruitment efforts, new hire onboarding, and orientation sessions in a high-volume setting.
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits and provide general HR assistance.
• Act as backup support for HR call center questions when required.
• Work with Excel and HR platforms to maintain reports and HR data.
• Handle employee information with strict confidentiality and accuracy.
• Contribute to HR process enhancements, compliance work, and special assignments.
• Partner with other HR team members to provide strong employee service.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of practical Human Resources experience; internship-only exposure will not meet this requirement.
• Background in maintaining employee records and HR paperwork.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel for tracking data and creating reports.
• Strong organizational ability and a keen eye for detail.
• Professional handling of confidential employee data.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work onsite full-time, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous involvement in onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Understanding of HR compliance and employment-related documentation.
• Experience helping with employee benefits administration.
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-volume hiring environments.
• Experience supporting HR functions in nonprofit, healthcare, or other mission-driven settings.

Benefits

• Annual compensation of $55,000.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with low out-of-pocket employee cost.
• Dental and vision insurance fully paid by the employer.
• Paid time off offered in generous measure.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Consistent Monday to Friday onsite schedule.
• Supportive and collaborative HR team environment.
• Opportunities for long-term growth and internal promotion.
• Work culture centered on community service and mission impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.