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Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)

Human Resources Specialists
Description
Recruit, screen, interview, and place candidates while supporting core HR functions, including onboarding, records, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations.
  • • Assess selection and testing methods through research and stakeholder feedback.
  • • Verify applicant qualifications and licensing eligibility per guidelines.
  • • Administer employee benefit plans.
  • • Address employee relations issues, including complaints and harassment allegations.
  • • Analyze HR data and prepare required reports.
  • • Conduct exit interviews and complete termination paperwork.
  • • Conduct reference and background checks.
  • • Partner with management to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
  • • Update applicants on application status.
  • • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to meet staffing needs.
  • • Facilitate hiring decisions and process onboarding paperwork.
  • • Inform candidates about roles, compensation, benefits, schedules, and advancement.
  • • Interpret and explain HR policies and employment laws.
  • • Interview applicants to assess experience, training, and skills.
  • • Maintain and update HR documents, handbooks, org charts, and forms.
  • • Maintain current knowledge of EEO, ADA, and affirmative action requirements.
  • • Source candidates via databases, networking, job boards, events, agencies, and referrals.
  • • Prepare and maintain employment records in HRIS for hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, and promotions.
  • • Train and advise managers on interviewing, performance reviews, and documentation.
  • • Screen applications and match candidates to job requirements.
  • • Schedule or administer skills assessments and pre-employment tests.
  • • Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation.
  • • Shortlist and refer qualified applicants, making hiring recommendations.
  • • Advise management on recruiting and retention programs.
  • • Coordinate with staffing agencies to secure temporary talent.
  • • Evaluate and refine recruitment and selection criteria for validity and fairness.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
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