Human Resources Specialist

The ideal candidate will have a passion for HR, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks ranging from recruitment to benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Recruitment & Staffing: Manage full-cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, performing background checks, and updating job requirements.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new hire orientation, prepare onboarding materials, and conduct exit interviews to gather feedback.
• Benefits & Compensation: Administer employee benefits programs (health insurance, 401(k), etc.), process changes, and assist with payroll inquiries.
• Employee Records & HRIS: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential personnel records and employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Address employee inquiries, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, EEO, wage & hour).
• Performance Management: Assist with the coordination of performance reviews and support managers with employee development initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, or in a similar HR role.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and office administration.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.