Sr HR Specialist

Aventiv; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventiv is seeking a Sr. HR Specialist to manage the Employee Lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS data management. You will work with leaders, employees, and HR teammates to promote engagement, fairness, and performance as an SME in HR disciplines.

This role leads complex HR processes under the Talent Success Manager, supporting policy questions and data-driven decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, talent acquisition, or administrative roles (3+ years).
• Strong understanding of HR policies and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex HR processes as SME in assigned areas.
• Act as primary contact for employees and managers on HR policy questions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on programs with moderate supervision.
• Coordinate HR audits, compliance programs, and policy updates.
• Mentor junior specialists and support HR leadership with data-driven insights.
• Process HR transactions: hires, terminations, job changes, data updates.
• Administer onboarding and offboarding; maintain HR records and data.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (I-9s, EEO data, audits).
• Respond to data requests for legal matters, audits, and improvements.

Skills

HR policy

HR data analysis

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Welcome to Aventiv! Please watch this brief video to find out if this is the place you want to be!

Job Purpose: The Sr. HR Specialist is responsible for executing day-to-day responsibilities related to the Employee Lifecycle, including aspects related to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, and HRIS data management. This role also includes communication with internal and external partners. This role ensures a positive employee experience and helps maintain compliant and efficient HR functions. The Sr. HR Specialist partners closely with leaders, employees, and HR teammates to drive a culture of engagement, fairness, and performance. The Sr. HR Specialist acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more HR disciplines (HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Employee Relations, or Immigration). This role leads complex HR processes, mentors junior specialists, and supports HR leadership with analysis and recommendations. The Sr. HR Specialist works under the supervision of the Talent Success Manager.

• Lead advanced HR processes and serve as a process owner and subject matter expert in assigned areas.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR policy questions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on HR programs with moderate supervision.
• Coordinate HR audits, compliance programs, and policy updates.
• Mentor HR Specialist role, providing coaching and technical expertise.
• Process HR transactions such as new hires, terminations, job changes, and employee data updates.
• Administer onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Create and maintain HR records in both electronic and paper format and maintain data within the HRIS system.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (I‑9s, EEO data, audits).
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Responds to requests for HR data for legal requests, audits, and process improvements.
• Supports team members by executing requests and following up on issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence in assigned functional area of HR.
• Strong attention to detail and can analyze data.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communicates effectively to all levels of associates and SME.
• Able to problem-solve and escape issues as necessary.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Effective collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures, technical procedures.
• Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercises substantial judgment in interpreting HR policies.
• Recognized as an SME for systems, processes, or compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or administrative role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as an HR administrator, coordinator, or related role.
• Experience with UKG or other HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally,this positionmay need to reach, stoop, or kneel.

Salary and Benefits:

At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.

Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

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