Human Resources (HR) Specialist
- Harrisburg, PA, United States
$24 to $28 USD / hour
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- $24 to $28 USD / hour
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- English
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Original job description
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support employment operations. This role is responsible for coordinating hiring and onboarding activities, assisting with employment documentation, and helping ensure a smooth start-to-work experience for new hires. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing administrative tasks in a structured onsite environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate employment-related activities by reviewing position details with individuals and helping align candidates with available work opportunities.
- Support onboarding for new hires by preparing required employment documentation and guiding them through pre-employment steps.
- Assist with I-9 completion and related employment eligibility documentation while maintaining accurate and organized records.
- Provide basic payroll and tax form support, including helping new hires understand W-4 paperwork and other hiring documents.
- Organize and maintain department records related to employment, identification materials, onboarding documents, and associated transactions.
- Share training resources, such as onboarding videos and informational materials, and ensure new hires receive required information before starting work.
- Use Banner technology and other office systems to enter, review, and update employment-related information.
- Communicate professionally with individuals and internal departments to confirm appointments, answer routine questions, and support day-to-day HR coordination.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in human resources, onboarding, administrative support, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy in handling employment documentation and records.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledge of onboarding processes, employment eligibility documentation, and new-hire paperwork, including I-9 and W-4 forms.
- Familiarity with payroll support, recordkeeping, and general human resources administrative procedures.
- Experience using Banner or similar HRIS, payroll, or office systems to enter, review, and update information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals and internal departments.
- Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
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Skills
- Documentation
- Payroll
- Onboarding
- Administrative support
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping
- Oracle HRIS
- Communication skills