HR Specialist — Relocation & Compliance

Penske; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join the Centralized HR team in Reading, PA. The role focuses on unemployment claims responses, background check adjudication, and relocation package coordination to support workforce mobility.

You bring at least 2 years of HR experience, strong communication, and data-driven decision making. This position collaborates with HR leadership and external vendors, driving improvements while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience is required.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, leaders, and partners across the organization without direct authority by building credibility, leveraging data, and communicating clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Skilled in collecting, compiling, and analyzing data to support informed decisions, identify risks, and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting associates, candidates, and stakeholders.
• High level of organization with strong documentation practices and experience coordinating with cross-functional partners and external vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with enterprise HRIS platforms, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively within teams across the business.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit timely, accurate responses to unemployment claims by gathering relevant employment history, separation details, and supporting documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
• Facilitate additional unemployment claims activity including managing appeals, coordinating hearing attendance, and addressing fraudulent claims with a third-party vendor.
• Review and adjudicate background check results, including criminal history, by conducting individualized assessments in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
• Create and initiate relocation packages for new hires and associates transitioning into new roles, coordinating seamlessly with internal partners and external vendor to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and a smooth relocation experience.
• Serve as a clear and consistent point of communication for relocating associates and new hires throughout the relocation process, enabling quick transitions that support business mobility needs and reinforce a positive associate and candidate experience.
• Complete special assignments and projects as directed by leadership, including participation on process improvement teams, development of process documentation, and coordination of small-scope, short-term initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR partners (field and corporate), third-party vendors, and cross-functionally to identify process gaps, recommend solutions, and support department initiatives.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join the Centralized HR team in Reading, PA. The role focuses on unemployment claims responses, background check adjudication, and relocation package coordination to support workforce mobility.

You bring at least 2 years of HR experience, strong communication, and data-driven decision making. This position collaborates with HR leadership and external vendors, driving improvements while ensuring compliance