HR Specialist

Southern States Cooperative; Richmond (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative is seeking an HR Specialist to provide administrative support to the HR department. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management to ensure accurate HR data and compliant processes.

Responsibilities include processing data changes, supporting open enrollment, coordinating training, and maintaining HR files across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience; payroll and benefits administration preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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.
• Willingness to participate in required training related to company policies, procedures, and position requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

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.

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

Location

Human Resources-00196