HR Specialist

Genesee Scientific

HR Specialist supporting HR operations and employee experience at a life science company. Focused on payroll, onboarding, and compliance in a dynamic remote environment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, ensuring accuracy, organization, and positive employee experience.
This role provides administrative support across HR processes, including payroll, employee data, reporting, recruiting coordination, onboarding, and general HR operations.
Maintain accurate employee records and update HRIS data.
Ensure proper recordkeeping and confidentiality standards are followed.
Prepare routine HR reports (headcount, turnover, etc.).
Ensure labor law postings are current.
Assist with onboarding logistics and new hire documentation.
Provide administrative support for benefits and open enrollment.
Track leave of absence, workers’ compensation and OSHA documentation.
Schedule meetings, interviews, and HR-related activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of Human Resources experience, including benefits, payroll, or HR administrative support preferred
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, or Workday preferred
Experience supporting onboarding, employee documentation, and HR operations preferred
Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with high attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and approachable demeanor
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced remote environment
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and professional growth initiatives, including comprehensive onboarding programs for new team members
We provide financial well-being with competitive compensation packages and 401 (k) retirement savings plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance programs
Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISpayrollemployee documentationreportingonboardingbenefits administrationleave of absence trackingworkers’ compensationOSHA documentationdata accuracy

Soft Skills

organizational skillsadministrative skillstime managementattention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsdiscretionprioritizationself-motivationdependability