About the role
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with employees, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact across the organization.
Overview
The Human Resources Specialist will serve as a key resource for employees and managers, supporting benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations. This role works closely with recruiting, payroll, finance, and leadership to deliver a positive employee experience and ensure efficient HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefits and coordinate with third-party vendors
- Manage leave of absence programs, accommodations, and related documentation
- Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
- Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures
- Respond to employee HR inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
- Manage offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates
- Support recruiting efforts through interview coordination and candidate communication
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Assist with performance review cycles and HR projects focused on process improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of HR experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment supporting multiple offices
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (ADP experience preferred)
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with room for professional growth
- Hybrid work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, HSA/FSA, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance
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