People Operations Specialist

Community Impact•Pflugerville, TX

12h•$45,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Impact is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join their HR team. This role is part of a two-person department, offering significant ownership and impact. The specialist will be responsible for running payroll, managing the HRIS (Paylocity), coordinating full-cycle recruiting, and serving as the primary point of contact for daily employee inquiries. This position requires a strong focus on systems, processes, and meticulous attention to detail, working collaboratively with the Director of HR on broader initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong, hands-on experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform, including system configuration, workflows, and reporting.
3-4 years in an HR coordinator, HR generalist, or HRIS/systems role.
Ability to manage a busy, detail-heavy workload without errors.
Working knowledge of basic employment law and HR compliance.
Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools.
General comfort learning new systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Paylocity or a similar HRIS beyond the basics.
Experience keeping processes and records accurate during busy periods.
Experience owning the details of onboarding and offboarding from start to finish.
Comfort handling compliance paperwork like I-9s and EEO-1 reporting.
Hands-on approach to work in a two-person HR team.
Experience with AI tools in HR.

Responsibilities

Run bi-weekly payroll from start to finish, including data entry, corrections, and reporting.
Manage and configure the HRIS (Paylocity), including workflows and integrations, ensuring absolute accuracy in employee data updates (promotions, salary adjustments, terminations).
Process new hire, status change, and termination paperwork accurately and on time.
Manage the recruiting pipeline daily, including sourcing, initial screening, scheduling, interviewing, and extending offers.
Partner with hiring managers to advance open roles and maintain candidate communication.
Oversee the administrative aspects of the employee lifecycle, from initiating background checks and system provisioning to coordinating first-week schedules and managing offboarding logistics.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding policy, pay, and benefits.
Support benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and vendor coordination.
Track leave and time-off requests and maintain current records.
Assist the Director of HR with compliance audits, filing requirements (I-9 verification, EEO-1 reporting), and digital employee file maintenance.
Model company values and competencies in all interactions.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and implement new tools, including AI.