Kaeppel Consulting is in immediate need of an HR Support Specialist to support the HR department of one of our preferred clients. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team. This position provides administrative and clerical support across various HR functions while delivering exceptional customer service to employees and agents. The ideal candidate is professional, maintains the highest level of confidentiality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys supporting a collaborative team. Attention to detail is imperative.
This position is 100% onsite in Erie, PA. Remote or hybrid work is not available at this time.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for assigned Human Resources functions.
- Respond to routine questions regarding HR programs, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as a liaison between employees, agents, vendors, and outside organizations to help resolve routine issues.
- Assist with tracking employee and vendor requests, escalating more complex matters to senior HR staff or management.
- Review HR documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Enter, update, and maintain employee information within HR and vendor systems.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain confidential employee records and files.
- Learn and utilize HR systems and technology to support department operations.
- Assist with system testing and other HR projects as needed.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
- Previous administrative, customer service, or office support experience preferred.
- Human Resources experience is not required; however, candidates must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and scheduling tools is strongly preferred.
- Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate is someone who:
- Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.
- Is dependable, adaptable, and highly organized.
- Takes initiative and enjoys supporting others.
- Works well under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
- Has a positive attitude and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
- Is committed to providing excellent service to employees and internal partners.
If you enjoy administrative work, have exceptional organizational skills, and are looking for an opportunity to grow within Human Resources, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Position is 100% onsite in Erie, PA (no remote or hybrid)
- Previous administrative, customer service, or office support experience
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, OneNote) and scheduling tools
- Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly
What We Do
Different from most large firms, Kaeppel Consulting offers customized solutions to meet your needs without all the overhead. We have applied our lean tools to our self and designed a “Just-in-Time” supply model. We have access to all levels of consultants within many industries and will provide you with just the right talent needed for just the right amount of time. We are a privately held, veteran-owned, services firm dedicated and concentrated in Staffing, Training and Consulting with competencies in Lean, Six Sigma, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management and IT Services. Our experience comes from companies such as GE, USAA, Federal Express, IBM, Dell and other fortune 100 companies. We focus on helping our customers achieve sustainable and measurable improvements through the application of these competencies in several key practice areas, including Information Technology disciplines, Innovation and Strategic Planning, Capability Maturity Planning and Management, Portfolio Planning and Management, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation and Business Integration. We offer tailored Staff Augmentation services, customized Training Programs, and results-oriented Consulting Services. We recognize our clients are unique in their cultures, goals and needs. Therefore, all our services are designed and tailored to uniquely meet each customer’s needs. We operate with our core values of putting People First, speaking with Honesty, demonstrating Integrity, providing world-class Service, and ensuring Excellence in all we do. We operate with a mindset that puts our clients' needs before our own and works ourselves out of your business by conducting knowledge transfer and coaching our clients in our methods as we deliver on our promises. This ensures we are leaving a client in a better position of capabilities than before we arrived.
