People Operations Specialist - Payroll, Hiring & Onboarding

garelickfarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support payroll, onboarding, recruiting, leave management, and employee transactions. You will answer HR questions, handle confidential material, and assist with safety and other related activities as needed.

The role involves coordinating onboarding/orientation, managing I-9 and E-verify processes, assisting with benefits, and maintaining accurate HR records. Flexibility for events and shift-based needs is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/records systems.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll processing, including tracking, auditing, and correcting transactions.
• Perform recruiting activities: resume screening, interviews, reference/background checks.
• Assist in sourcing strategies to support staffing needs and onboarding.
• Coordinate recruitment/onboarding of temporary staff with agencies.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and tax/I-9/E-verify paperwork.
• Serve as liaison for benefits questions and open enrollment support.
• Process employee changes to payroll and manage leave communications.
• Maintain personnel files and HR documentation; ensure compliance.
• Respond to HR inquiries and support corporate communications.
• Support training activities; attend monthly DairyU meetings and coordinate events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Employment law knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR coursework or degree preferred

1–3 years HR experience

Certification/license may be required

Job description

Garelick Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support payroll, onboarding, recruiting, leave management, and employee transactions. You will answer HR questions, handle confidential material, and assist with safety and other related activities as needed.

The role involves coordinating onboarding/orientation, managing I-9 and E-verify processes, assisting with benefits, and maintaining accurate HR records. Flexibility for events and shift-based needs is required.