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Human Resources Specialist

WGI
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
We are currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist with 2 years of experience to join our Human Resources Division at our office in West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale, FL.

We are looking for a candidate who can provide impeccable customer service and is committed to providing our staff with excellent HR support and teamwork. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive HR professional who takes ownership of responsibilities, anticipates needs, and independently drives HR processes forward in a fast-paced, growing organization.

In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the Human Resources Division with a broad range of functions and executing and administering core HR processes. The role is primarily operational and focuses on coordination with recruiting activities, onboarding and offboarding employees, maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data, administering performance management processes, producing workforce reports, and supporting HR programs.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.



  • Independently manage new hire orientation to include scheduling and facilitating
  • Prepare offer letters and new hire packets
  • Process new hire paperwork including scheduling background screenings, pre-employment testing, I-9, and other HR-related documents
  • Coordination of recruiting including scheduling interviews and follow-up with candidates
  • Maintain HRIS employee databases
  • Work with HRPB to configure Goal Setting and Performance Reviews in HRIS system
  • Track Goals and Performance Reviews - provide report to HRBP & Division leads
  • Responsible for communicating Goal Setting & Performance Reviews
  • Plan, coordinate, and communicate company and office events
  • Respond to internal HR-related inquiries and request
  • Track and Manage Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Certifications and Referral Program
  • Provide Headcount & Turnover Reports
  • Additional administrative tasks as needed
  • Work on projects as required
  • Maintain Years of Service and reporting
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 2 years of human resources experience preferred
  • Experience with an HRIS system (Dayforce would be perfect)
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • High degree of time management skills with the ability to handle confidential and time-sensitive materials
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas


Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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