HR Specialist

Cart.com • Houston, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the People Team, ensuring smooth execution of administrative, employee support, and foundational People processes. This role is highly operational and service-oriented, acting as a key point of contact for employees while supporting programs, systems, and internal workflows. You will provide hands-on support across People Operations, including employee inquiries, timecard management, documentation, program coordination, and office-based responsibilities. This role is critical to ensuring the People Team operates efficiently and that employees have a consistent, high-quality experience. This role is Houston-based and requires in-office presence 2 days per week.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or operations (internships included)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience managing tasks with high attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, CoPilot & Word
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• A service-oriented team player who enjoys helping employees
• Comfortable handling administrative and operational tasks with accuracy
• Reliable and able to manage recurring responsibilities consistently
• Positive, approachable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the People Team inbox, responding to employee questions and routing requests appropriately
• Process and track timecards for corporate employees and support payroll inputs
• Handle physical mail distribution, including sorting and routing to Payroll, Benefits, and other teams
• Support unemployment claims and employment verifications
• Assist with People programs and initiatives (benefits admin, surveys, engagement activities)
• Maintain and update employee records and documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding logistics
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and in-office experiences
• Partner with HRBP and People Ops team to support ongoing operational needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree