Human Resources Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Specialist to join a Financial Services firm for a temporary assignment. The HR Specialist will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the human resources function, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This position requires a professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.Responsibilities:Assist with daily HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, filing documents, and organizing HR-related databases and files.Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing offer letters, collecting required documentation, and conducting orientation sessions.Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Manage employee information changes, such as promotions, transfers, and terminations.Support benefits enrollment and assist employees with benefits-related inquiries. Collaborate with insurance providers and vendors to ensure smooth administration of employee benefit programs.Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Stay informed about relevant labor laws and regulations, and ensure compliance with all HR-related legal requirements.Handle basic employee inquiries and provide general HR-related information and assistance. Act as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field required3+ years of experience in Human ResourcesDemonstrated ability to research and keep the organization informed of best practices for managers, supervisors, leaders, and employees, utilizing outside resources, vendors, associations, etc.Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to build credible partnerships with leaders, managers, HR colleagues, and employees across the organization.Proven ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple concurrent tasks/projects and changing or competing priorities.Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.