HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Lead the full hiring process for open positions, from posting jobs to making offers.
• Find candidates through job boards, social media, local organizations, and employee referrals.
• Review resumes, conduct first-round interviews, and help schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Write and update job descriptions and work with departments to ensure postings are accurate.
• Represent the company at job fairs, local recruiting and community outreach events.
• Make sure candidates have a smooth and positive experience throughout the hiring process.

• Help new employees get started by coordinating all onboarding activities and paperwork.
• Create welcome materials and resources to support new hires in their first days and weeks.
• Support employee growth by helping identify future leaders and career development paths.
• Assist with performance evaluations or annual reviews and recommend training programs based on individual and team needs.

• Be a go-to resource for employee questions and concerns, providing guidance when needed.
• Support managers with employee relations and workplace issues.
• Conduct exit interviews and look for trends to help improve retention.
• Keep employee records updated and make sure HR practices follow company policy and employment laws.
• Assist with HR programs such as employee engagement, wellness, and diversity and inclusion.

• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and other verifications.
• Help track and report on hiring and HR data for leadership.
• Support employee communication and recognition efforts.
• Provide backup support for payroll, benefits, and other HR tasks as needed.
• Take on other HR-related duties as assigned.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of experience is preferred in recruiting, HR Specialist, HR Generalist, HR support, or a similar role.
• Comfortable using different tools to find and engage job candidates.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good at building relationships with people at all levels of the company.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep sensitive information private.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with HR systems and applicant tracking tools is a plus.
• Able to work well both independently and with a team.

• Experience using HRIS/ATS systems (such as ADP or similar systems) preferred but not required.
• Experience or familiarity with performance reviews, compensation, and benefits preferred but not required.
• Speaking more than one language is a plus, preferred but not required.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is preferred but not required.

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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