HR Operations Specialist – Maternity Cover & Onboarding

The Access Project; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Online GP access

Volunteering leave

Learning & development

Job summary

The Access Project is seeking an organised HR professional to support people operations during a maternity cover. You will handle HR administration, onboarding, and policy updates while helping managers use HR systems effectively.

You will work closely with the Head of People to deliver an efficient HR service, support staff engagement, and contribute to process improvements within a friendly charity environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency.
• A commitment to creating opportunities for young people from under-resourced backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to colleague queries and maintain accurate, confidential employee records in BambooHR.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and keep hiring managers updated.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding, including references, right to work checks, DBS checks and IT access arrangements.
• Prepare employment contracts and coordinate inductions for new starters.
• Update policies and guidance with support from the Head of People, and help managers use HR systems effectively.
• Administer employee benefits and recognition awards.
• Organise staff meetings and engagement events.
• Support wider operations, including the virtual phone rota and health and safety administration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tech-enabled HR

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

The Access Project is seeking an organised HR professional to support people operations during a maternity cover. You will handle HR administration, onboarding, and policy updates while helping managers use HR systems effectively.

You will work closely with the Head of People to deliver an efficient HR service, support staff engagement, and contribute to process improvements within a friendly charity environment.