Human Resources Specialist

ASR INTERNATIONAL; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical)

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ASR International is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support day-to-day HR programs and employee lifecycle activities, reporting to company leadership.

The role focuses on execution and employee support, spanning recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance across a multi-state workforce. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing corporate insurance programs, employee benefits, or related functions.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state insurance regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Manage company health, dental, & vision benefit plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and changes.
• Coordinate with benefit providers and brokers.
• Process personnel changes, status updates, and employee records.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other employment-related requirements.
• Maintain HR databases and personnel records and reports.
• Assist with audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities for corporate and contract positions.
• Post jobs, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring activities.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct employee onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation.

Skills

HR administration

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Compliance

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

ADP

JazzHR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASR International is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support the day-to-day administration of our human resources programs and employee lifecycle activities. This position is ideal for an experienced HR Generalist looking to take the next step in their career while working directly with company leadership.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for administering and supporting HR programs including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and employee recordkeeping. This position serves as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers and helps ensure HR processes run efficiently and compliantly.

This is a hands-on role focused on execution and employee support rather than executive-level HR strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits and HR Administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Manage company health, dental, & vision benefit plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and changes.
• Coordinate with benefit providers and brokers.
• Process personnel changes, status updates, and employee records.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other employment-related requirements.
• Maintain HR databases and personnel records and reports.
• Assist with audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities for corporate and contract positions.
• Post jobs, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring activities.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct employee onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing corporate insurance programs, employee benefits, or related functions.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state insurance regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience with ADP, JazzHR, or similar Payroll and HR systems.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
• Experience supporting government contractors or professional services firms.
• Experience managing multi-state insurance programs and employee benefit plans.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.