HR Specialist (8530)

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

HR Specialist

Position Overview: The HR Specialist will be a trusted partner to the Human Resources team and is responsible for supporting regional, multi-state HR administration, including onboarding, employee status changes, integrations, background checks, and offboarding. This role also partners with HR leadership to ensure compliance with employment regulations, maintain accurate employee data, and support a positive employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop into broader HR functional areas.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Process HR transactions accurately and timely, supporting the overall employee experience
  • Collaborate with managers and internal stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate employee data within the HRIS
  • Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
  • Process employee status changes, employment verifications, and unemployment claims
  • Support recruiting and onboarding activities, including background checks, I-9s, E-Verify, and new hire setup within the HRIS
  • Monitor onboarding progress and communicate updates to new hires and hiring managers
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee data through regular audits and data reconciliation
  • Assist with HR system updates, reporting, and ongoing maintenance
  • Support organizational integrations by reviewing and importing employee data while coordinating onboarding communications
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to complete HR initiatives and improve processes
  • Assist with documenting and updating standard operating procedures
  • Respond to HR-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and proactively resolve data discrepancies
  • Assist with special projects and additional administrative duties as assigned
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
  • 2+ years of Human Resources or administrative experience
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Experience maintaining compliance while meeting deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Experience with an HRIS platform; Paycor experience is a plus
  • Ability to analyze and communicate information effectively across all levels of the organization

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