People & Culture Operations Specialist

North Texas Food Bank; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Food Bank is seeking a People & Culture Specialist to serve as the operational backbone of HR programs, ensuring accurate administration across the employee lifecycle. The role handles onboarding, HRIS administration, benefits support, workforce reporting, and compliance, while driving process improvements and data integrity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years in HR operations, with Paylocity or similar HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Three+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR, HR operations, employee services, or related field
• Experience with HRIS platforms, HR reporting, onboarding, benefits administration, or lifecycle processes preferred
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment regulations, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records, HRIS data and personnel files with accuracy and compliance
• Process employment verifications and employee status changes
• Coordinate onboarding activities and new hire paperwork
• Lead new hire orientation and support offboarding
• Maintain HRIS position inventory and organizational records
• Support benefits administration, leave administration, and workers’ compensation reporting
• Develop workforce reports and dashboards for leadership
• Update job descriptions to align with standards
• Post openings on social media and manage inquiries

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding

HRIS administration

Benefits administration

Workforce reporting

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

North Texas Food Bank is seeking a People & Culture Specialist to serve as the operational backbone of HR programs, ensuring accurate administration across the employee lifecycle. The role handles onboarding, HRIS administration, benefits support, workforce reporting, and compliance, while driving process improvements and data integrity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years in HR operations, with Paylocity or similar HRIS