HR Specialist

We're looking for an experienced HR Specialist to provide freelance support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance. This role also plays a key part in supporting the company's Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001:2015. This requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The HR Specialist will help foster a positive and productive work environment while supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as the QMS. Duties & Responsibilities Recruitment and Onboarding: Support the recruitment cycle, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and offer letter preparation. Help coordinate new employee orientations and onboarding processes, including ensuring new hires are aware of relevant QMS policies and procedures. (Note: background checks and final hiring decisions remain with our internal team.) Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries, provide guidance on company policies and procedures, and assist in addressing employee relations issues, including consistent application of HR policies related to the QMS. Benefits Administration: Assist with administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. HRIS Management: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS. Support data integrity and generate reports as needed, including training and performance evaluation records required by the QMS. Compliance: Help ensure HR practices stay current with federal and state employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA) and QMS documentation requirements. (Final compliance determinations remain with our internal team.) Performance Management: Assist with performance evaluations, track performance data, and support managers in addressing performance issues, including ensuring the performance management process supports quality objectives. Training and Development: Coordinate employee training programs and maintain training records, including QMS-related training. Special Projects: Participate in HR projects such as policy development, employee engagement programs, and process improvements, including supporting internal audits related to the QMS. QMS Support: Support implementation and maintenance of the QMS within the HR function; help ensure HR quality objectives are met; help identify and address HR-related risks to the QMS and support continual improvement efforts; help communicate the importance of quality and compliance within HR and across the organization. Necessary Skills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of HR principles and best practices Understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations Experience with HRIS systems and data management Basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and Quality Management Systems Requirements 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a similar capacity Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred (not required) SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus Engagement This is freelance, project-based support with the possibility of recurring/ongoing work depending on fit. You'll propose your own availability and timeline for each phase of work; specific deliverables and schedules will be agreed on as work is assigned.