HR Specialist

Agile Talent Consulting; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Talent Consulting is seeking a seasoned HR Specialist to work remotely for 3-6 months, supporting multiple client organizations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities with minimal oversight.

In this role, you'll handle talent acquisition, HR operations, payroll and benefits administration, and general firm support. Candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of HR processes and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in human resources or a related field.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate and hiring team interviews.
• Monitor candidate communication within client platforms.
• Prepare HR documents for Partner review.
• Prepare payroll for processing by entering employee hours.
• Schedule client meetings on behalf of partners.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Independent working

HR compliance knowledge

Experience with HRIS platforms

Multi-tasking

Tools

HRIS platforms (Paylocity, Rippling)

Job description

About the Company

At Agile HR Advisors, we know that having a clear, cohesive HR strategy to attract, develop, and retain the right team is critical to long-term organizational success. Our team brings the thought leadership and skills needed to quickly build a solid HR foundation, helping our clients weather the challenges of growth while simultaneously strengthening their in‑house HR capabilities and resources.

About the Role

Agile HR Advisors is seeking a seasoned, self‑directed HR Specialist who thrives in a remote, fast‑paced consulting environment. This role supports multiple client organizations simultaneously and requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating autonomously, communicates proactively, and brings a consultative mindset to delivering high‑quality HR support across the employee lifecycle. This is a remote role working East Coast hours and a temp role for 3 - 6 months.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Hiring Support
  • Coordinate candidate and hiring team interviews
  • Monitor candidate communication within client Recruitment platforms and escalate as needed
• Performance & HR Operations
  • Prepare HR documents (offer letters, termination letters, handbooks) for Partner review
  • Monitor inboxes for employee updates and update employee records within HR systems as needed
  • Add documents and compliance‑related information to employee records as needed
• Payroll & Benefits Administration
  • Prepare payroll for processing by entering employee hours and ensuring salary and deduction changes are reflected
  • Update employee benefit enrollments and ensure deductions are accurate in payroll systems
  • Monitor client inboxes for communication related to payroll and benefits
• General Firm Support
  • Schedule client meetings on behalf of partners
  • Monitor client inboxes for communication related to billing, contracts, deliverables, timelines, and other matters, and elevate as appropriate to the Partners
  • Facilitate client onboarding; send contracts for signature and record billing information

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in human resources or a related field
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfort managing multiple competing priorities or clients simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR processes, compliance considerations, and best practices
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems; Paylocity or Rippling experience is a strong plus

Agile HR Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.