Human Resources Specialist

CTI

HR Specialist supporting human resources functions including leave processes and benefits administration. Working remotely while based in specific US states.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The HR Specialist is responsible for supporting the company's human resources functions, including leave of absence processes, benefits administration, payroll, and compliance.
Ensure compliance, data accuracy, and a high-quality employee experience by serving as a subject matter expert in benefits, leaves, and HR operations.
Implement and continuously improve onboarding processes to enhance the new hire experience, ensure compliance, and promote integration into company culture.
Coordinate start dates and onboarding logistics with candidates and hiring managers.
Prepare, review, and process all new hire documentation, including I-9s, background checks, transcripts, certifications, and other required paperwork.
Process benefit enrollments, life events, terminations, and system updates in HRIS and vendor platforms.
Oversee the timekeeping system to ensure accurate recording of hours and compliance with labor laws.
Manage all leave requests including FMLA, ADA, PDL, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and company-sponsored leave programs.
Maintain accurate and compliant HR records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
Support managers throughout employee leave processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and HR certifications preferred
2-3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated expertise in at least two core HR functions
Experience with Paylocity and/or Employee Navigator a plus
Proficient knowledge of human resource practices and understanding of federal, state and local employment laws and trends a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent attention to detail and strong planning abilities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities to meet the needs and expectations of this position
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; dedicated to quality, quantity, and timeliness of results
Able to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality
Possess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to others
Demonstrated ability anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
Excellent analytical skills, problem resolution skills and general business acumen
Proficient skills in MS Office software products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project and ability to learn additional software products
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment
Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISbenefits administrationpayrollleave of absence processescomplianceonboarding processestimekeeping systemFMLAADAworkers’ compensation

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailplanning abilitiesorganizational skillsself-motivatedconfidentialityprofessionalismanalytical skillsproblem resolution skillsflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeHR certifications