HR Operations & Onboarding Specialist

Black Canyon Consulting; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) seeks a detail-oriented HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. The role covers a broad range of HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems.

The successful candidate will manage personnel files, assist with onboarding and offboarding, track approvals, and help ensure timely, confidential processing of HR transactions while collaborating

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in Human Resources, recruiting coordination, HR administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional with employees and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning HR tech platforms.
• Discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to research questions and escalate when needed.
• Service-oriented approach and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized personnel files and HR documentation.
• Process employee status changes and HR transactions with proper approvals.
• Monitor HR inbox, respond to routine inquiries, escalate as needed.
• Track outstanding paperwork and proactively follow up.
• Prepare and distribute HR letters and employment verifications.
• Assist employees with policy, benefits, payroll questions.
• Support performance management administration and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

HR coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Independent work

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Tools

Paylocity

Greenhouse

HRIS

Job description

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) seeks a detail-oriented HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. The role covers a broad range of HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems.

The successful candidate will manage personnel files, assist with onboarding and offboarding, track approvals, and help ensure timely, confidential processing of HR transactions while collaborating