Human Resources Specialist - Remote Temporary/PRN

AC Disaster Consulting•Atlanta, GA

10h•$26 - $32•Remote

About The Position

The Temporary Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, leaves of absence administration, benefits support, onboarding, compliance, and general HR operations. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, helping to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, able to manage multiple priorities, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
Ability to manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requisitions and competing deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining candidate records and recruitment documentation.
Customer service skills with a professional, responsive, and candidate-focused approach.
Ability to conduct effective phone screens and assess candidate qualifications against job requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and the ability to quickly learn new HR and recruiting software.
Strong internet research and candidate sourcing skills utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruiting resources.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Years of experience can be substituted on a year for year basis.
2+ years of human resources experience, preferably supporting multiple HR functions.
1+ years experience with recruitment, employee relations, leave administration, and benefits.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience working in government or disaster response sectors.
Knowledge of the emergency management field is a plus.
5+ years experience in Human Resources.
1+ years experience with leave management and ADA/FMLA compliance.
1+ years experience in a fast-paced corporate, manufacturing, healthcare, or retail environment.
1+ years experience supporting large employee populations and multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned positions.
Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews and facilitate candidate selection processes.
Manage applicant tracking system activities, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and maintaining candidate records.
Conduct pre-employment processes, including background checks, employment verifications, and offer documentation.
Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
Maintain recruitment metrics and provide hiring status updates.
Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and partnering with HR leadership on resolutions.
Support performance management processes, including coaching conversations, corrective actions, and employee documentation.
Promote positive employee engagement and a respectful workplace culture.
Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, parental leave, and other company leave programs.
Communicate leave requirements, timelines, and documentation needs to employees and managers.
Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors as needed.
Ensure leave records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, enrollment, eligibility, and life event changes.
Process benefits-related transactions and maintain accurate records in HR systems.
Support open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefits education efforts.
Coordinate with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues and discrepancies.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention activities.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analyses as requested.
Support special HR projects and initiatives.