Human Resources Specialist

LHH; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm is seeking an HR Specialist to join their team onsite in Lancaster, California. The role requires at least 2 years of HR experience and involves managing the onboarding process, conducting reference checks, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401K plan among others, offering flexibility tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HR experience.
• Strong experience with onboarding and reference checks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work onsite in Lancaster

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires.
• Conduct professional and thorough reference checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Prepare HR documents including offer letters and onboarding materials.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and general HR administration.
• Support compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure smooth candidate transitions.
• Generate reports and maintain HR data using Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Onboarding new hires

Reference checks

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Specialist with at least 2 years of experience to join our team onsite in Lancaster. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at onboarding new hires, and has strong experience conducting reference checks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-focused, and proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires
• Conduct professional and thorough reference checks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Prepare HR documents including offer letters, onboarding materials, and employment verifications
• Assist with benefits enrollment and general HR administration
• Support compliance with company policies and employment regulations
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure smooth candidate transitions
• Generate reports and maintain HR data using Microsoft Office tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HR experience
• Strong experience with onboarding and reference checks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work onsite in Lancaster

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced or multi-department environment
• Familiarity with HRIS systems
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Benefit Offerings

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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