The Role
Manages core HR functions including benefits, compensation, payroll support, compliance, employee records, employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, recruiting administration, unemployment claims, and audits. Maintains HR systems and employee data, coordinates with leadership and IT, processes E-Verify and COBRA tasks, supports hiring managers through the ATS, and ensures legal and policy compliance.
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Position Summary
The HR Specialist manages specific human resources functions—such as recruitment, benefits, compensation, or employee relations—to support organizational goals and ensure legal compliance. They handle onboarding, policy implementation, and employee record maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Benefits & Compensation: Assists with benefit enrollment, payroll processing, answering inquiries regarding policies and PTO, responding to Verification of Employment (VOE) inquiries, files worker’s compensation claims, and participates in business insurance renewal .
- Compliance & Records: Maintaining employee files, updating records in HR systems, and collaborating with department leadership for compliance with federal and state regulations. Assists with reporting and external audits for benefits items such as 401k. Will run point on processing employee expenses in payroll. This includes maintaining a database for expenses and employee-issued iPads. Responds to jurisdictional unemployment claims in the state portal(s).
- Employee Relations: Serving as a liaison between staff and management, resolving grievances, and mediating disputes.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Managing all employee onboarding including pre hire phase through first day, processing E-Verify, and handling exit interviews as well as COBRA and system terminations with IT department.
- Recruiting: Will work with department hiring managers on Applicant Tracking System (ATS) along with HR team. This will include maintaining position seats, positing job requisitions, extending offers, and ensuring candidates receive and sign offer letters allowing them to begin onboarding process.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Experience: Proven experience in specialized HR roles or general HR functions for at least 3 to 5 years.
- Skills: Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) software and Microsoft Office Suite including Teams. Experience with Paycom preferred.
- Competencies: Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion as well as the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources (or related business field)
- 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
- HR certification such as SHRM or PHR a plus
Skills Required
- 3 to 5 years of experience in human resources or specialized HR functions
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related business field
- Proficiency with HRIS software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with Paycom
- HR certification such as SHRM or PHR
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The Company
What We Do
HomeFix Custom Remodeling is a locally owned exterior home remodeling and professional home improvement company specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, energy-efficient windows, and doors. Serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and surrounding areas since 1990, the company is dedicated to strengthening, protecting, and beautifying homes with high-performance products and a 100% Lifetime Guarantee.
