Human Resources Specialist
About The Position
The HR Project Specialist provides direct support to the Vice President of Human Resources by managing special projects, coordinating HR initiatives, conducting research and analysis, and helping execute people-focused programs. The role is intended for a recent graduate or someone with up to two years of professional experience who is organized, tech-savvy, curious, detail-oriented, and persistent in following assignments through to completion. It offers exposure to talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, HR technology, workforce planning, and organizational development. The position is hybrid, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The role operates in a professional office environment and is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. The company describes its culture as inclusive and welcoming, with training and opportunities for team members to grow and advance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, communications, or a related field.
- Recent graduate or up to 2 years of professional experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Quickly learns new systems and technology.
- Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and digital tools.
- Maintains exceptional attention to detail.
- Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages competing deadlines.
- Takes ownership of assignments and sees them through to completion.
- Proactively solves problems and removes obstacles.
- Follows up consistently and ensures important details are addressed.
- Demonstrates discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with leaders at all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience in HR, business operations, project management, or administration.
- Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or data analytics tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, or other business technology platforms.
Responsibilities
- Support the VP of HR with special projects, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day priorities.
- Coordinate and track project plans, timelines, deliverables, and action items.
- Gather, organize, and analyze HR data to support decision-making and reporting.
- Create presentations, reports, dashboards, and meeting materials using Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.
- Research HR trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
- Partner with HR team members to support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, learning and development, and other HR programs.
- Manage project documentation and maintain organized records.
- Follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion of assigned tasks and project milestones.
- Participate in meetings, capture notes, and communicate updates to leadership.
- Assist with implementation and optimization of HR systems, tools, and technology.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
