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Robert Half
HR Specialist 1
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What they do
A Human Resources Specialist works for a human resources department to implement the provisions of a labor contract, including employee wages and benefits and other practices that are collectively bargained; may also handle an internal grievance process established under a labor contract.
$56,420 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an HR Specialist 1 to support core human resources operations for a Long-term Contract opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee. This role will help maintain compliant HR practices by assisting with job classification, compensation-related documentation, personnel records, and policy guidance for employees and managers. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and comfortable handling administrative HR work with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and supervisors on workplace policies, benefits, compensation practices, and applicable employment regulations.
- Review roles to help determine job classifications, including exemption status and appropriate pay alignment.
- Draft and update position summaries, classification materials, and compensation documentation to support HR administration.
- Maintain personnel files, employee records, and handbook content with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Create HR reports, organizational charts, workflow documents, and career path summaries to support analysis and decision-making.
- Assist with compliance-focused HR activities related to hiring practices, personnel procedures, and policy interpretation.
- Support compensation and job evaluation efforts by organizing data and preparing documentation for review.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance