HR & Recruiting Specialist

Description:

Job Summary: The HR & Recruiting Specialist is a dual-impact role responsible for sourcing top-tier talent to support Unify’s growth while leading the daily administrative execution of HR operations. Serving as the primary face of the company for new hires, this role supports the HR team in sourcing experienced industry talent and ensuring a gold-standard employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Employee Experience

• Onboarding Lead: Direct the in-office New Hire Orientation (NHO), managing all physical logistics, badging, and office tours.
• Engagement & Culture: Lead the administrative side of employee engagement, including birthdays, service anniversaries, and company events.
• Employee Support: Act as the first point of contact for daily policy questions and employee inquiries.
• System & Backup Support: Maintain accurate records in Paylocity.
• Compliance: Maintain personnel files and ensure all state labor law postings are current and compliant.

Talent Acquisition

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead the recruiting lifecycle for foundational roles, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and coordinating and scheduling interviews.
• Active Sourcing: Use LinkedIn, social media, and professional networks to source technical and industry-specific talent.
• Hiring Manager Support: Collaborate with managers to understand their needs, coordinate interviews, and provide candidate recommendations.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure timely communication and a professional Unify experience for every applicant.

General HR Administration

• Benefits & Open Enrollment: Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs and provide logistical support during the annual Open Enrollment period.
• Employee Relations: Support the HR Manager in conducting initial investigations and resolving employee relations issues in a professional manner.
• Training & Development: Assist with the rollout of training programs.
• Special HR Projects: Provide administrative and research support for strategic projects such as salary benchmarking, benefits evaluations, and workforce planning.
• Performance Management: Administer the logistics of performance management processes, including the tracking of goal setting and performance reviews.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience in a recruiting and/or HR generalist capacity.
• Software: Proficiency in Paylocity (HRIS) preferred, and Microsoft Office required.
• Attributes: Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail, and handle confidential information with high discretion and professionalism.