HR Specialist

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This position is an office-based position, with the eligibility to be hybrid at the discretion of the manager
Location: Chandler, AZ
Position Type: Full Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the entire onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring all pre‑employment requirements for both internal and external customers are completed promptly.
• Act as the main point of contact for onboarding‑related questions from new employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear, accurate guidance.
• Lead and/or assist in weekly New Hire Orientation sessions, covering company policies, culture, and values.
• Prepare, maintain, and validate employee data within the HRIS system, including audit documentation and related metrics, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational practices.
• Process and maintain HR transactions, including new hires, personal change requests and time‑and‑labor system maintenance. 
• Participate in scheduled data quality audits and initiate additional reviews as needed to identify and correct discrepancies or errors.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including I‑9 forms and E‑Verify documentation, in accordance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Assist with benefits administration tasks and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR initiatives and contribute to organizational objectives.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in HRIS Software and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with all employees and managers.
• Strong sense of urgency in both action and communication.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity; ability to exercise appropriate judgement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed

• Knowledge of HR State laws
• Prior experience in an HR role 
• Experience with the usage of Paylocity 
• Experience with the usage of FieldGlass 
   

Physical Effort/Activities: On a continuous basis will work in an office environment, sit at desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer telephone and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.