Human Resources Specialist

GHJ Search and Staffing; California; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role partners with employees and managers to improve processes and deliver a positive employee experience.

The position focuses on benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations across multiple offices in a professional services setting, with a hybrid work schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of HR experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment supporting multiple offices.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (ADP experience preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with third-party vendors.
• Manage leave of absence programs, accommodations, and related documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to employee HR inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Manage offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates.
• Support recruiting efforts through interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with performance review cycles and HR projects focused on process improvement.

Skills

HR Experience

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ADP

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with employees, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact across the organization.

Overview

The Human Resources Specialist will serve as a key resource for employees and managers, supporting benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations. This role works closely with recruiting, payroll, finance, and leadership to deliver a positive employee experience and ensure efficient HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with third-party vendors
• Manage leave of absence programs, accommodations, and related documentation
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures
• Respond to employee HR inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Manage offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates
• Support recruiting efforts through interview coordination and candidate communication
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Assist with performance review cycles and HR projects focused on process improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of HR experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment supporting multiple offices
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (ADP experience preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with room for professional growth
• Hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, HSA/FSA, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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