HR Specialist

Vaco; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an HR Specialist to support a small, collaborative office and contribute to global expansion. The role spans HR functions, onboarding, documentation, and operational support within a growing, international environment.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of HR experience, strong communication, and a proactive, hands-on approach in a compact office setting. Bilingual skills are strongly preferred to engage with local and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Bilingual skills strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a small office environment and wearing multiple hats.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to assist across functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support all core HR functions, including onboarding, employee support, documentation, and HR administration
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership
• Coordinate office operations and administrative activities to ensure a smooth and efficient workplace
• Assist with employee engagement and ongoing HR initiatives
• Partner with local and international stakeholders as needed
• Help support a growing organization through process improvements and operational support
• Contribute wherever needed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Skills

HR experience

Bilingual preferred

Communication

Organization

Multi-hat collaboration

Job description

Our client is a growing international organization seeking an HR Specialist to support a small, collaborative office environment. This is a unique opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to be part of a business experiencing continued growth and global expansion.

This position will play a key role in supporting day-to-day human resources functions, office operations, and initiatives tied to the company's expanding international presence. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and excited about contributing to a close-knit team where no task is considered too small.

Responsibilities

• Support all core HR functions, including onboarding, employee support, documentation, and HR administration
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership
• Coordinate office operations and administrative activities to ensure a smooth and efficient workplace
• Assist with employee engagement and ongoing HR initiatives
• Partner with local and international stakeholders as needed
• Help support a growing organization through process improvements and operational support
• Contribute wherever needed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience
• Bilingual skills strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a small office environment and wearing multiple hats
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to assist across functions
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join a growing international organization
• Exposure to both local and global business leaders
• Broad role with a mix of HR and office management responsibilities
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees have a visible impact on the business

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.