HR Specialist

The HR Specialist works under the direction of the Regional Human Resources Business Partner and is responsible for coordinating and executing the administration of key human resources programs, processes, and compliance functions. This role serves as a critical HR resource to employees, contractors, and leaders throughout the employment lifecycle. The HR Specialist plays a pivotal role in creating an excellent onboarding experience for employees and contractors while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant HR records. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven HR professional who can independently manage priorities, identify process gaps, and proactively drive work to completion. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong HR and compliance knowledge, exceptional customer service, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused mindset. The HR Specialist II is expected to embody and promote the Giving HEART culture while providing consistent and professional HR support to the local office and broader organization. Success in This Role Success in the HR Specialist role requires a proactive HR professional who does not wait to be directed on every task. This individual takes ownership, follows through, maintains exceptional attention to detail, and understands the importance of timely HR and compliance support. The HR Specialist will be expected to identify concerns, communicate risks, recommend solutions, and independently drive assigned responsibilities and projects to completion while providing an excellent employee and contractor experience.