[Remote] Human Resources Specialist - Remote Temporary/PRN

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers comprehensive emergency management services and is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Specialist. This role provides HR support across various functions, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance to enhance the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned positions
• Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews and facilitate candidate selection processes
• Manage applicant tracking system activities, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and maintaining candidate records
• Conduct pre-employment processes, including background checks, employment verifications, and offer documentation
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organization
• Maintain recruitment metrics and provide hiring status updates
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and partnering with HR leadership on resolutions
• Support performance management processes, including coaching conversations, corrective actions, and employee documentation
• Promote positive employee engagement and a respectful workplace culture
• Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, parental leave, and other company leave programs
• Communicate leave requirements, timelines, and documentation needs to employees and managers
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors as needed
• Ensure leave records are maintained accurately and confidentially
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, enrollment, eligibility, and life event changes
• Process benefits-related transactions and maintain accurate records in HR systems
• Support open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefits education efforts
• Coordinate with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analyses as requested
• Support special HR projects and initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Years of experience can be substituted on a year for year basis
• 2+ years of human resources experience, preferably supporting multiple HR functions
• 1+ years experience with recruitment, employee relations, leave administration, and benefits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote work environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requisitions and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining candidate records and recruitment documentation
• Customer service skills with a professional, responsive, and candidate-focused approach
• Ability to conduct effective phone screens and assess candidate qualifications against job requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and the ability to quickly learn new HR and recruiting software
• Strong internet research and candidate sourcing skills utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruiting resources
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment
• Proven experience working in government or disaster response sectors. Knowledge of the emergency management field is a plus
• 5+ years experience in Human Resources
• 1+ years experience with leave management and ADA/FMLA compliance
• 1+ years experience in a fast-paced corporate, manufacturing, healthcare, or retail environment
• 1+ years experience supporting large employee populations and multiple locations

Benefits

• Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

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