Vaco by Highspring ยท 1 week ago
HR Specialist
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expVaco by Highspring is a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking an HR Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This hands-on role involves supporting a broad range of HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kelly Chapman
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices
Support employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and empathy
Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with employment laws
Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding coordination
Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure compliance and successful employee integration
Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, vendor coordination, and open enrollment
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within the HRIS
Prepare HR reports and metrics to support leadership decision-making
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
Support audits, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation efforts
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
3-5 years of progressive HR experience (Specialist, Generalist, or Coordinator level)
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Recruiting and end-to-end HR process experience required
Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset
Comfortable working onsite and being hands-on
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
Preferred
HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) and/or a Master's degree are strongly preferred
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase