HR Specialist

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an HR Specialist to provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role assists with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will ensure HR data accuracy, maintain compliance with employment laws, support open enrollment, coordinate trainings, and assist with communication updates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience; payroll and benefits preferred.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Process employee data changes and maintain personnel files in HR system.
• Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
• Provide support for onboarding and orientation processes, including background checks and drug screens.
• Assist with internal employee communications and policy updates.
• Respond to questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Support open enrollment and benefits data reviews.
• Assist with training administration and tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Information Systems

Job description

General Summary

The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This position assists with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management. The HR Specialist ensures the accuracy of HR data and contributes to maintaining a positive and compliant workplace.

Essential Job Functions

• Process employee data changes and maintaining personnel files and HR system accuracy.
• Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Provides support for new hire onboarding and orientation processes, including background checks, drug screens and other administration.
• Assists with internal employee communication updates including position openings and change announcements.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Provides support during open enrollment, including benefit meeting facilitation, employee assistance, and data review.
• Assists with the administration and tracking of employee training.
• Support employee development and engagement initiatives and company events.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state employment law postings and ensures updates as needed.
• Provides general administrative support to the HR team including filing, reporting, and document preparation.

Other Job Functions

• Attend job fairs, community events, and classroom visits to support recruiting initiatives.
• Assists in the preparation of HR reports and audits as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of HR procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Qualification

• Education: Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience: 1--3 years of related experience. Experience in payroll and benefits administration preferred

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training related to company policies, procedures, and position requirements.

Work Environment

• Job functions are performed in an office and/or remote environment
• While traveling may have contact in adverse weather conditions

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

• Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with arms and hands, twist back and neck, repetitive motion feet and hands, sit
• Frequently Drive, stand, pull, push, lift, carry, walk
• Occasionally Bend, crouch, pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds assisted or unassisted, stoop
• Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Tools & Equipment

• Computer, printer, phone