HR Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, well‑organized HR Specialist to lead and enhance our HR and administrative functions. The role goes beyond routine tasks, requiring ownership, fresh initiatives, and a focus on making employees’ lives easier.

Key responsibilities

• Stay current with U.S. HR policies, employment practices, and labor‑law regulations.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and continuously improving HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, performance reviews, promotions, transfers, and off‑boarding.
• Ensure onboarding documentation, orientation sessions, and new‑hire processes are completed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
• Prepare HR reports and documentation promptly for management.
• Monitor attendance, leave records, and timesheets, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain the HR calendar for payroll, appraisals, contract renewals, birthdays, work anniversaries, and compliance deadlines.
• Support payroll preparation by providing accurate attendance and employee information.
• Oversee recruitment activities: job postings, sourcing, resume screening, initial interviews, and coordination of hiring steps.
• Utilize various recruitment platforms and sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Foster a positive, employee‑friendly work environment and resolve concerns professionally.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR and administration.
• Hands‑on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, attendance management, HR documentation, and payroll coordination.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and willingness to continuously learn U.S. labor laws.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Self‑starter with a direct, transparent communication style and a focus on employee empowerment.

Required skills

• Recruitment process management
• Onboarding coordination
• Employee relations handling
• Attendance and leave tracking
• Payroll support