HR Specialist

The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, assisting with benefit administration, maintaining employee records in the HRIS, and other tasks as assigned.

Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related issues, this individual will provide recommendations on HR policies and practices. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

This includes driving company-wide HR projects, implementing changes, and improving HR processes. Maintaining employee records in HRIS, including new hires, terms, and leaves of absence, is also a key responsibility.

• Support in recruiting and hiring new employees, including posting targeted job opportunities, screening resumes and applications, conducting video or in-person interviews, extending offers, performing background screenings and other pre-employment testing.
• Conduct new-employee orientation, prepare first-week schedules, and facilitate mentoring/summer intern programs.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs, maintain and update employee files.
• Support with annual open enrollment cycle, including preparation of benefit communication materials, hosting open enrollment webinars, and communicating with broker and benefit vendors to ensure successful enrollment.
• Assist with evaluating the compensation structure and partnering with third-party consultants to evaluate market data.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and company benefits.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of mandatory reports, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Manage the upkeep of employee handbook and organizational chart.
• Maintain global corporate communication calendar, audience distribution lists, manage feedback survey process, and support electronic content distribution for various communication channels.
• Perform tasks to support implementation of the performance management cycle process.