Human Resources Specialist

Stanley Executive Search, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to support human resources operations in California, Missouri. This role focuses on managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes and ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and at least 3 years of HR experience in the U.S. Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are crucial. Join us to make a significant impact in our HR department.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience in the U.S., preferably in a generalist role.
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Detail-oriented and reliable, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding.
• Support daily HR operations, including documentation and benefits coordination.
• Act as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries and policies.

Skills

U.S. employment laws understanding

HR compliance practices

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Execution capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist / Senior HR Specialist to support day-to-day human resources operations in the United States. This role focuses on hands-on HR administration and employee lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, and employee status changes
• Maintain and update employee records accurately in HR systems and personnel files
• Support daily HR operations, including employment documentation, benefits coordination, and internal HR workflows
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local labor laws; support basic risk identification and issue escalation
• Assist in handling routine employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits providers, and external vendors as needed
• Support internal audits, compliance checks, and HR reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance teams on HR-related execution tasks

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of HR experience in the U.S., preferably in a generalist or HR operations-focused role
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance practices
• Strong execution capability; comfortable handling transactional and operational HR work
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision