HR Specialist: Unemployment, Background Checks & Relocation

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to support unemployment claims, background checks, and relocation processes. You will collaborate with HR leadership and vendors to improve processes, ensure compliance, and create a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years HR experience, a proactive mindset, and strong communication skills to deliver superior service to associates and stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and present clear recommendations.
• Strong data collection, analytics, and decision-support capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Well-organized with documentation practices and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit unemployment claim responses with supporting docs.
• Manage unemployment claims appeals and hearing coordination.
• Review background check results in line with policies.
• Create relocation packages for new hires and internal moves.
• Communicate relocation process to associates and candidates.
• Participate in process-improvement projects and create documentation.
• Collaborate with HR partners and external vendors to close gaps.
• Handle other projects as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Influence without authority

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to support unemployment claims, background checks, and relocation processes. You will collaborate with HR leadership and vendors to improve processes, ensure compliance, and create a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years HR experience, a proactive mindset, and strong communication skills to deliver superior service to associates and stakeholders across the organization.