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Human Resources Specialist


Job Location:

Pasadena, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71906 - 79896
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is in office in Pasadena Monday - Friday 5 days a week.


Firefighters First Federal Credit Union has proudly been serving the firefighter community since 1935. We have built trusting relationships within the fire family as the nations largest exclusive firefighter credit union. Our commitment to providing our members with exceptional financial products and services along with our legendary service has allowed us to grow our membership nationally. Join a team that values its employees invests in professional growth and makes an impact in the firefighter community.

Currently we have an immediate opening for aHuman Resources Specialistto join our team! The HR Specialist serves as a key operational partner within the Human Resources function supporting a broad range of employee lifecycle compliance HR technology reporting and workforce administration activities. This position is responsible for coordinating and executing critical HR processes that support a multi-state workforce while ensuring operational efficiency data integrity regulatory compliance and a positive employee addition to day-to-day administration the role contributes to process improvement initiatives technology optimization workflow automation reporting and analytics and organizational projects that support the Credit Unions strategic objectives.



Primary Responsibilities:


  • Administering employee lifecycle transactions including onboarding employment changes transfers promotions separations Personnel Action Form (PAF) coordination HRIS updates records management and employee communications.
  • Maintaining employee data and HR records within ADP Workforce Now the Employee Information Center (EIC) and other HR systems by performing data entry validation auditing reporting and issue resolution to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinating compliance-related activities including Form I-9 and E-Verify administration labor law posting requirements record retention practices unemployment claims State Disability Insurance inquiries NMLS tracking Motor Vehicle Record administration and licensing-related activities.
  • Supporting leave of absence ADA accommodation return-to-work and workers compensation processes through case tracking documentation management employee and leader communications record maintenance and escalation of complex compliance matters.
  • Providing administrative support for employee relations activities including case intake documentation preparation confidential record management meeting coordination follow-up communications and tracking actions associated with investigations corrective action coaching and manager consultations.
  • Coordinating recruiting onboarding and offboarding activities including interview scheduling candidate communications pre-employment screening new hire setup New Employee Orientation separation logistics final paycheck coordination equipment return and system provisioning and deprovisioning in partnership with internal business partners.
  • Supporting daily HR department operations through mail administration notary services vendor coordination invoice reconciliation payroll-related administrative activities employee recognition programs company events safety initiatives and employee support services.
  • Preparing analyzing and maintaining HR reports workforce metrics and tracking tools related to employee lifecycle activity turnover leave administration employee relations matters compliance obligations and acquisition integration efforts.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements workflow enhancements HR technology solutions automation opportunities document management improvements and AI-enabled tools that improve accuracy efficiency compliance and service delivery.
  • Participating in and coordinating Human Resources projects and organizational initiatives including onboarding and offboarding modernization workflow redesign efforts leave management improvements policy implementation acquisition integration activities and employee experience initiatives.
  • Collaborating with leaders employees vendors and cross-functional business partners to support Human Resources objectives ensure operational effectiveness and deliver a high-quality employee experience.
  • Performing other duties assignments and projects as needed to support departmental priorities organizational objectives and the evolving needs of the Credit Union.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
  • Certification: SHRM-CP PHR or comparable HR certification preferred but not required.
  • 2 years of experience with Human Resources operations HR administration onboarding compliance HRIS or employee lifecycle support experience preferred.
  • 2 years of experience using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS preferred
  • Experience using Excel Word Outlook including experience working with advanced formulas such as Vlookup in Excel.
  • Working knowledge of employment records confidentiality requirements Form I-9/E-Verify leave administration accommodation support workers compensation coordination and multi-state employment considerations preferred.


Benefits:

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees including:

  • Competitive salary with a pay for performance bonus
  • Fully paid Medical Dental and Vision benefits package for employees.
  • Fully paid Life insurance AD&D short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401k plan with a 3% safe harbor from the credit union and a matching program of up to 4%
  • Education reimbursement of up to $5250 annually along with a 0% education loan assistance program
  • Pet Insurance
  • 3 weeks of PTO annually including 2 ½ days of float time.
  • 9 paid holidays plus 2 half days


Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of firefighters and their families. We value your skills expertise and commitment to serving the community. Apply today to become a part of our mission to strengthen our Fire Family and create a brighter financial future for our members.


Firefighters First Federal Credit Union is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion age gender marital status physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin veteran status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law. Firefighters First Federal Credit Union is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Human Resources at.


Required Experience:

IC