Human Resources Specialist

Sierra ITS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Contract-to-hire

Job summary

Sierra ITS in Missouri is seeking a Human Resources Specialist who enjoys the variety of working in a smaller organization. If your experience includes helping employees, coordinating hiring, supporting benefits, and keeping HR records accurate, this opportunity lets you use those skills every day.

We’re looking for someone with hands-on HR experience in a small to mid-size organization, where supporting several parts of the employee experience comes with the territory.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressive HR or related administrative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field.
• Experience supporting HR in a small to midsize organization.
• SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records, update HRIS information, and prepare employment documents.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, background checks, and offer letters.
• Help new employees get started through onboarding and orientation.
• Support benefits enrollment, answer employee questions, and reconcile benefits invoices.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain compliance records, and assist with audits.
• Support employee engagement, training, and process improvements.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

Skills

HR experience

MS 365

Recruitment coordination

Benefits administration

SHRM-CP/PHR (preferred)

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

People have questions. You have answers—and an organized spreadsheet to back them up.

Sierra ITS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist who enjoys the variety of working in a smaller organization. If your experience includes helping employees, coordinating hiring, supporting benefits, and keeping HR records accurate, this opportunity lets you use those skills every day.

We’re looking for someone with hands‑on HR experience in a small to mid‑size organization, where supporting several parts of the employee experience comes with the territory.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain employee records, update HRIS information, and prepare employment documents.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, background checks, and offer letters.
• Help new employees get started through onboarding and orientation.
• Support benefits enrollment, answer employee questions, and reconcile benefits invoices.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain compliance records, and assist with audits.
• Support employee engagement, training, and process improvements.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2–3 years of progressively responsible HR or related administrative experience.
• Experience supporting a broad range of HR responsibilities within a small to midsize organization.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and basic federal and state employment requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and employee service skills.
• HRIS, benefits administration, and recruitment coordination experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

The details:

• Approximately three-month contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Initially onsite in St. Louis for the first few months, followed by a hybrid schedule.