HR Specialist Employee Experience and Engagement

Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will manage onboarding, employee records, and HRIS administration, while enhancing engagement and training initiatives. This role focuses on accurate documentation, policy compliance, and excellent employee experience throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in HR, strong organizational skills, and comfort with Paycom and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a Human Resources role.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or other service-oriented environments.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
• Experience HR records Compliance preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, transfers, status changes, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee records throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable record retention requirements.
• Serve as a primary administrator for HR systems, including Paycom.
• Generate reports and dashboards for HR and organizational leadership.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, celebrations, and engagement activities.
• Plan and support employee appreciation events, milestone celebrations, wellness initiatives, and special employee programs.
• Assist with employee communications related to engagement activities.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Position Type: Full Time

We have a role that’s needed—but we’re not looking for someone to simply step into a job description. We’re looking for a creative HR thinker who wants to shape the role, strengthen our people and culture, and make a meaningful impact.

The Human Resources Specialist supports employee experience from recruitment through separation by managing employee records, HR systems, onboarding processes, employee engagement activities, and staff development initiatives. This position serves as a key administrative and operational resource for the Human Resources department, ensuring accurate HR documentation, compliance with recordkeeping requirements, and positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with a solid understanding of human resources processes, HRIS systems, employee engagement initiatives, and training coordination.

Also included in this position is the expectation that the person in this job will:

• Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods.
• Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident.
• Function as a good steward of resident resources.
• Contribute to Carol Woods' approach to continual quality improvement.
• Support the concepts of a learning organization.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Coordinate and support employee onboarding, transfers, status changes, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee records throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable record retention requirements.

HR Records and Compliance Support

• Establish, organize, and maintain employee personnel files in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Track required employment documentation and assist in maintaining compliance-related records.

HRIS Administration

• Serve as a primary administrator for HR systems, including Paycom and other HR technology platforms.
• Generate reports and dashboards for HR and organizational leadership.
• Assist employees and managers with self-service functionality and system-related questions.

Employee Engagement and Recognition

• Coordinate employee recognition programs, celebrations, and engagement activities.
• Plan and support employee appreciation events, milestone celebrations, wellness initiatives, and special employee programs.
• Assist with employee communications related to engagement activities.
• Gather employee feedback and support initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Onboarding and Employee Development

• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee training records and generate reports on training completion.
• Support leadership development, employee education, and continuous learning initiatives.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Coordinate and support employee onboarding, transfers, status changes, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee records throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable record retention requirements.

HR Records and Compliance Support

• Establish, organize, and maintain employee personnel files in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Track required employment documentation and assist in maintaining compliance-related records.
• Support HR leadership with documentation and reporting needs.

QualificationsEducation:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a Human Resources role.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or other service-oriented environments.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
• Experience HR records Compliance preferred

Physical

• N/A

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of HR principles, employment documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications. Use of Paycom a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and employees.