Human Resources Specialist

Knights of ColumbusNew Haven, ConnecticutHybridFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 weeks ago

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Overview

The Human Resources Specialist provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for Human Resources, ensuring a seamless experience from pre-employment through onboarding. This role is responsible for coordinating onboarding activities for both corporate employees and insurance sales agents, maintaining HR records, supporting HR processes, and serving as a key resource for employees and leaders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-service oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

- Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for corporate employees and insurance sales agents.

- Prepare and distribute onboarding materials and new hire communications.

- Coordinate, facilitate, and host weekly new hire onboarding sessions for corporate employees, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience, completion of required onboarding activities, and a successful transition into the organization.

- Facilitate pre-employment requirements, including I-9 verification, employment eligibility, and other required documentation.

- Ensure all onboarding documentation is completed accurately and within required timelines.

- Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth onboarding experience.

- Track onboarding milestones and resolve issues promptly.

Insurance Sales Agent Administration

- Coordinate administrative onboarding activities specific to insurance sales agents.

- Monitor completion of all pre-contract requirements.

- Maintain agent records and ensure required documentation is complete and up to date.

- Serve as a liaison between HR, Sales Leadership, Licensing, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to facilitate the onboarding process.

- Support agent transfers, status changes, and offboarding activities.

HR Administration

- Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

- Monitor Human Resources inbox and disperse to the appropriate HR teams when necessary.

- Process employee transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, and terminations.

- Prepare HR correspondence, employment verification letters, and other employee documentation.

- Maintain HR forms, templates, and standard operating procedures.

- Assist with reporting, audits, and record retention activities.

- Support employee recognition, service awards, and other HR programs.

Employee Support

- Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions regarding policies, onboarding, and HR processes.

- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

- Support managers with administrative HR needs and documentation.

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve HR administrative processes and enhance employee experience.

- Track

- Assist with the development and documentation of HR procedures and workflows.

- Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills Qualifications

Required :

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Strong customer service orientation.

- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and HR information systems.

Preferred :

- Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP) preferred.

- Experience with onboarding processes.

- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and electronic document management.

Education

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field.

- 3–6 years of progressive Human Resources experience.

- Experience coordinating onboarding or HR administration required.

- Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite .

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.