HR Specialist

QuaverEd, Inc.•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

QuaverEd is a rapidly growing, innovative education technology company founded in 2009. Our mission is enriching the lives of children by helping educators to engage students in general music, social and emotional learning, as well as health and physical education. We are headquartered in historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out our website at QuaverEd.com. The Human Resources Specialist is a senior-level HR professional responsible for managing specialized HR functions while providing strategic support across the organization. This role combines expertise in benefits, retirement, leave administration, compliance, and employee relations with broader HR generalist duties. The HR Specialist leads complex initiatives, serves as a subject matter expert, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with all employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage benefits, retirement, and leave administration programs.
Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters.
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex HR initiatives
Mentor and support the professional development of junior HR staff.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic HR planning and workforce initiatives.
Assist with broader HR generalist functions, including onboarding, processing payroll, payroll support, and HR system administration.