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HR Specialist @ WAV

New Canaan, Connecticut, USOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including workforce planning, job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer coordination, and onboarding.

• Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports related to staffing, turnover, recruitment, compliance, and employee trends for leadership review.

• Administer and maintain HRIS systems, employee records, and reporting functions with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Coordinate benefits administration processes including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee education, and vendor coordination.

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies, including leave administration and workplace regulations.

• Coordinate and support performance review processes, employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.

• Assist with special HR projects, audits, and organizational initiatives across multiple departments or locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

• 4–6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Coordinator or Associates capacity.

• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee customer service.

• Experience supporting recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance initiatives.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems (preferably UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), onboarding platforms, and HR analytics/reporting.

• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-site environments preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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