We are looking for a Human Resources Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations for an automotive organization in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a key point of contact for retail store teams and field managers, helping ensure timely coordination of employee support and recruiting-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working in HR systems, and the ability to manage multiple requests with accuracy and professionalism. We are looking for a Human Resources Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations for a corporate organization in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a key point of contact for retail store teams and field managers, helping ensure timely coordination of employee support and recruiting-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working in HR systems, and the ability to manage multiple requests with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage a centralized support mailbox
- Manage the full requisition intake process, including gathering necessary information, creating requisitions, and ensuring job postings are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Create, edit, update, maintain, and close job requisitions within Workday Recruiting or other applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Ensure job requisitions are processed and posted promptly to support business hiring needs and minimize delays.
- Navigate complex system workflows and recruiting processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Troubleshoot system-related issues, identify potential solutions, and independently resolve routine technical or process-related challenges.
- Provide Tier 1 support and guidance to store managers regarding requisition creation and system processes.
- Manage a high volume of requests while prioritizing tasks and meeting established deadlines.
- Maintain accurate data and documentation within the recruiting system.
- Previous experience in data entry, technical support, HR systems, recruiting operations, or a related administrative role.
- Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex software systems.
- Experience with Workday, Workday Recruiting, an applicant tracking system (ATS), or a human resources information system (HRIS) is highly preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot system issues and work independently to identify and resolve problems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to provide professional support through email.
- Ability to recognize the urgency of hiring requests and ensure requisitions are processed in a timely manner.