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HR Specialist


Job Location:

Sonoma, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Specialist to support daily human resources operations including recruitment onboarding employee relations benefits administration and personnel record management. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills a solid understanding of HR practices and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting a positive and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruitment and Staffing: Coordinate job postings review applications schedule interviews and assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
  • Employee Onboarding: Manage onboarding documentation coordinate orientation sessions and support new employees during their transition into the organization.
  • Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries provide guidance on HR policies and help address workplace concerns professionally.
  • HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records update HR databases and prepare employment-related documents and reports.
  • Benefits Administration: Assist with employee benefits enrollment leave administration and benefits-related inquiries.
  • Policy Compliance: Help ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws regulations and company policies.
  • Performance Management: Support performance review processes maintain evaluation records and coordinate employee development activities.
  • Training and Development: Assist in organizing training programs tracking participation and identifying employee learning needs.
  • Payroll Coordination: Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to verify employee information attendance records and compensation changes.
  • Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to HR workflows documentation and employee support procedures.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Management or a related field preferred.
  • Typically 25 years of experience in human resources or a related administrative role.
  • Knowledge of HR policies recruitment practices onboarding procedures and employee record management.
  • Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle confidential employee information responsibly.
  • Strong interpersonal analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
  • Experience with HR platforms such as Workday BambooHR ADP or similar systems.
  • Familiarity with employment regulations and workplace compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting a distributed or remote workforce.
Work Schedule

This is a full-time remote position. The HR Specialist will collaborate with employees managers and HR colleagues through virtual meetings email and digital HR platforms. Some flexibility may be required to accommodate organizational needs and time zones.

Annual Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary range is $55000$80000 USD depending on experience qualifications location and the scope of responsibilities.

Potential benefits may include health insurance retirement plan options paid time off professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements subject to company policy.