[Remote] Human Resources Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, and they are seeking an HR Specialist to support their People Operations function. This role involves coordinating onboarding, managing employee records, supporting recruiting efforts, and enhancing employee communication and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities for new hires, including scheduling, documentation, system setup, and cross-functional communication
• Prepare and distribute new hire announcements
• Maintain onboarding and offboarding checklists and ensure required tasks are completed on time
• Support offboarding workflows, documentation, and system updates
• Help create a positive and professional employee experience throughout key transition points
• Maintain employee records and data within TriNet and related systems
• Ensure employee information is accurate, complete, and up to date
• Support audits, reporting requests, and compliance-related documentation
• Maintain digital filing systems and People Operations documentation
• Assist with process improvements that enhance efficiency and organization
• Post job openings across recruitment platforms and manage job board activity
• Coordinate interviews and candidate scheduling
• Communicate logistics and updates to candidates and hiring managers
• Support candidate pipeline tracking and recruiting documentation
• Assist with offer letter preparation and distribution using approved templates
• Draft and distribute internal People Operations communications, including new hire announcements, reminders, and employee updates
• Assist with planning and coordinating employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events
• Maintain People Operations resources, guides, and internal documentation
• Support initiatives that contribute to employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
• Support administration of performance review cycles and employee feedback programs
• Assist with surveys, reporting, reminders, and process coordination
• Maintain People Operations calendars, project timelines, and key milestones
• Coordinate logistics for training, development, and leadership programs as needed
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, policies, PTO, and People Operations processes
• Coordinate leave administration processes in partnership with TriNet and internal stakeholders
• Assist with payroll-related employee updates and routine payroll inquiries
• Partner with the EVP of People & Operations and Office Manager to support People Operations initiatives and organizational priorities
• Help identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness

Skills

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Recruiting Coordination, Office Administration, or a related field
• Experience working with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or similar business systems
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong follow-through and ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Demonstrated ownership of administrative or operational processes
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
• Enthusiasm for employee experience, workplace culture, and continuous improvement
• Experience working with TriNet or another PEO platform
• Experience supporting remote or distributed teams
• Experience coordinating recruiting or onboarding programs
• Familiarity with leave administration, benefits administration, or payroll processes
• Interest in media, digital content, or high-growth organizations

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