HR Specialist

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are looking for an organized, people‑focused HR Specialist to own day‑to‑day HR operations, from onboarding and offboarding to payroll coordination and compliance. The role works remotely within the United States, partnering with leadership, recruiters, and finance to keep HR processes accurate, compliant, and employee‑centric.

Role Snapshot

• Remote HR operations specialist
• 2+ years HR support experience
• Onboarding & offboarding ownership
• Payroll and benefits coordination
• HRIS administration (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Zenefits)
• U.S. labor law compliance

Must-Have Requirements

• HR support / operations
• HRIS platforms (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Zenefits)
• U.S. labor law compliance
• Organizational & documentation skills
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office & HR reporting tools
• English written & verbal communication
• HR support
• HR operations
• people operations

Nice-to-Have Signals

• SHRM‑CP / PHR certification
• Multi‑state payroll experience
• International HR support
• HRIS implementation or process improvement
• Background in SaaS, professional services, or high‑growth companies
• multi‑state payroll
• international HR support
• startup environments
• HRIS implementation
• process improvement
• SaaS
• professional services
• high‑growth companies
• SHRM‑CP
• PHR

Work Setup

• Location: United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States
• Timezone: U.S. Business Hours (flexibility required for onboarding cycles, payroll timelines, and employee support needs)
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Shift: U.S. Business Hours

Eligibility Gates

• Background check: Background verification required

Application Requirements

• Assessment mentioned

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Post and manage job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and ensure completion of I‑9, E‑Verify, tax forms, and direct‑deposit setup
• Maintain accurate employee records, track PTO, benefits enrollment, and generate HR reports
• Support payroll preparation, validate hours and deductions, and answer employee benefits questions
• Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC, and multi‑state labor laws
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries and escalation of sensitive matters

Good Fit If You Have

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Empathetic yet professional communication style
• Proactive in identifying and fixing operational gaps
• Dependable, responsive, and process‑driven