Human Resources Specialist

Ascendo Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in South Florida seeks a highly organized Human Resources Specialist to support onboarding, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will assist with HR admin, onboarding, records management, benefits, policies, and serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Professional HR certification preferred.
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and organizing HR databases.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including offer letters and orientation sessions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Support benefits enrollment and liaise with providers to administer programs.
• Develop and implement HR policies and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Handle employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies and programs.

Skills

Relationship management

Influencing

Communication skills

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

HR certification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join a growing team in South Florida. This role will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the human resources function, including onboarding, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This position requires a professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, filing documents, and organizing HR-related databases and files.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing offer letters, collecting required documentation, and conducting orientation sessions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Manage employee information changes, such as promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Support benefits enrollment and assist employees with benefits-related inquiries. Collaborate with insurance providers and vendors to ensure smooth administration of employee benefit programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Stay informed about relevant labor laws and regulations, and ensure compliance with all HR-related legal requirements.
• Handle basic employee inquiries and provide general HR-related information and assistance. Act as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Professional certification in human resources is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner required
• Demonstrated ability to research and keep the organization informed of best practices for managers, supervisors, leaders, and employees, utilizing outside resources, vendors, associations, etc.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to build credible partnerships with leaders, managers, HR colleagues, and employees across the organization.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple concurrent tasks/projects and changing or competing priorities.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.