HR & Talent Strategy Specialist

YWCA San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA San Antonio is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to lead HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and payroll administration for programs and services.

The role supports organizational culture, policy compliance, and staff development, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. Required is a Bachelor’s in HR/Business and at least two years of HR experience, with SHRM certification desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of two years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Experience developing and maintain policies and procedures.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Leads Human Resource functions, including talent acquisition, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers on required skills and competencies.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees administration of employee benefits.
• Serves as point of contact for HR contracts/funds including payroll provider, insurance broker, retirement fund, medical and auxiliary providers, Cobra administrator, etc.
• Ensures timely performance evaluations by program directors.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with policy.
• Leads talent strategy related to development, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Delegation

Integrity/confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

Microsoft Office

Flexibility for long hours

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP desired

Tools

ADP

Job description

YWCA San Antonio is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to lead HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and payroll administration for programs and services.

The role supports organizational culture, policy compliance, and staff development, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. Required is a Bachelor’s in HR/Business and at least two years of HR experience, with SHRM certification desired.