Sr. Specialist, Human Resources

Purpose of Job

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, improving workflows, and ensuring HR practices align with legal and organizational standards. The Sr. HR Specialist will collaborate with HR leadership to implement strategic initiatives and ensure data-driven decision-making.

Job Description

• Serve as point of contact for employees and managers on workplace concerns, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and conflict resolution in a fair and consistent manner.
• Support and advise managers on handling employee performance issues, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, personal leave, and workers’ compensation), partnering with employees and leaders to ensure smooth administration and supportive communication.
• Conduct workplace investigations related to employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, and policy violations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Monitor changes in employment law and provide recommendations to update policies, handbooks, and practices to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop and implement employee relations strategies that promote engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, supporting compliance audits and reporting requirements.
• Provide HR data and analytics (e.g., turnover, ER case trends, retention drivers) to leadership with insights for decision-making.
• Support broader HR functions including onboarding, training, performance management, and policy rollouts with an ER perspective.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees, promoting open communication, fairness, and alignment with company values.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on benefits administration, leave management, HR operations, and compensation analytics.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave regulations (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL).
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity, SAP, Paychex).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present findings clearly to leadership.
  
  

Essential Mental & Physical Function

Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Supervisor Responsibilities

N/A

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Work Environment

Standard office working environment

Travel Requirements

N/A