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HR Specialist

A growing multi-location organization is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Specialist to support both local and out-of-state teams. This high-impact, fast-paced role manages onboarding, leave administration, HRIS reporting, and a wide range of daily HR operations. The position plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience from day one, contributing to cultural initiatives and operational efficiency.

This role reports directly to the HR Director and works closely with HR Business Partners and Talent teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Onboarding & Orientation

  • Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for 20–30 new hires weekly across multiple states

  • Conduct in-person orientation sessions every Monday

  • Manage background checks, physicals, drug screens, and system access setup

  • Update and maintain employee badge access across multiple branches

Leave of Absence Administration

  • Administer and track FMLA, ADA, and other leaves of absence

  • Coordinate with third-party leave vendors and ensure timely employee communication

  • Keep managers informed of employee status and maintain compliance

HRIS & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate HR records and prepare audit-ready documentation

  • Generate dashboards and key HR metrics (onboarding, leaves, surveys)

  • Ensure I-9 compliance and documentation accuracy

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Organize employee engagement events and celebrations

  • Support onboarding and exit surveys; analyze feedback to enhance experience

  • Occasionally assist with weekend events for team-building or recognition

Cross-Functional Support

  • Provide backup support to HR Business Partners, including employee relations matters

  • Respond to general HR questions and assist with projects as needed

  • Travel to local branches within Houston (up to 5 sites) as required

Vendor & Program Management

  • Act as point of contact for third-party vendors (background checks, uniforms, awards)

  • Manage company uniform inventory and distribution logistics

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 4–5 years of HR experience, ideally in a high-volume or multi-state environment

  • Strong onboarding and orientation facilitation skills

  • Experience managing LOA programs and HRIS-based reporting

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel

  • Comfortable in an onsite, fast-paced setting with a large weekly hiring volume

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification

  • Familiarity with employee engagement initiatives and survey analysis

  • Bilingual in Spanish (a plus, not required)

  • Valid Texas driver’s license (for local site travel)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • Office-based with occasional travel to nearby branches

  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds for event setup or supply movement

  • Standard office equipment and HR systems used daily

  • Full-time, in-person attendance required

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.