Human Resources (HR) Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join our team on a Contract basis in Ohio. This role supports day-to-day HR operations with a focus on recruitment coordination, onboarding activities, employee support, and record maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple administrative priorities while providing dependable assistance to both employees and management.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate interview logistics by arranging schedules, confirming appointments, and ensuring candidates and hiring teams have the information they need.
• Support the hiring process by assisting with onboarding steps and organizing pre-employment activities such as screenings and required clearances.
• Prepare onboarding materials, help facilitate orientation activities, and distribute employment and benefits documentation.
• Address routine employee questions related to workplace guidelines, standard procedures, and general HR practices.
• Work closely with supervisors to help document attendance matters, employee discussions, and related personnel actions.
• Compile and share recurring human resources reports covering items such as time away, vacation usage, and workforce activity for approved stakeholders.
• Keep HR records current by updating employee information in internal systems and maintaining organized personnel files.
• Create, post, and manage job advertisements in Paycor while supporting additional administrative duties, employee engagement efforts, and special HR projects as assigned.
• Prior experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding support, or a related administrative role.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare routine documentation.
• Clear communication skills and a courteous approach when assisting employees, candidates, and managers.
• Ability to schedule interviews, confirm appointments, and manage multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and maintaining organized department records.
• Comfortable supporting reports, clerical tasks, and general HR operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems or applicant tracking platforms such as Paycor is preferred.