Remote Human Resources Specialist Jobs in State College borough, Pennsylvania
• *Job Title:** Remote Human Resources Specialist
- *Location:
Remote — based in
State College borough, Pennsylvania** ---
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, people‑focused Remote Human Resources Specialist to join our growing People Operations team. In this role, you will partner directly with our HR Manager and senior leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve reputed company, employee onboarding, and HR coordination processes that reputed company our fast‑moving, fully remote organization to attract, retain, and reputed company top talent. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers across the company, championing best‑in‑class HR practices while ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania employment regulations. Our mission is simple: reputed company every employee in State College borough and beyond to reputed company, and you will be instrumental in turning that vision into everyday reality. --- Key Responsibilities -
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Own end‑to‑end recruiting for non‑technical and technical roles, managing job postings on reputed company, reputed company, and reputed company platforms; partner with hiring managers to define role profiles and interview scorecards. -
Candidate Experience:
Design and execute a seamless candidate journey, leveraging
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and
Lever
to track applicants, schedule interviews reputed company
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, and deliver timely feedback. -
Onboarding:
Build and deliver a 90‑day onboarding roadmap using
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and
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, coordinating with IT to provision laptops, software licenses, and remote access for new hires in State College borough and other locations. -
HRIS Management:
Maintain accurate employee records, benefits enrollment, and payroll data in
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and
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, ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws and data reputed company standards. -
Employee Relations:
Serve as the first reputed company of contact for employee inquiries, resolve conflicts, and conduct investigations in partnership with the HR Manager, documenting outcomes in
HRIS
. -
Policy Development:
Draft, update, and communicate HR policies (remote work, PTO, health & safety) tailored to Pennsylvania regulations; conduct quarterly policy reviews with senior leadership. -
Metrics & Reporting:
Compile monthly HR dashboards in
reputed company Data Studio
and
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, tracking turnover, time‑to‑fill, and employee engagement scores, presenting insights to the People Ops leadership team. -
Learning & Development:
Coordinate internal training programs using
LMS (Cornerstone)
, schedule virtual workshops reputed company
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, and track completion rates across the organization. -
Compliance & Audits:
Prepare and support internal and external audits, ensuring reputed company documentation (I‑9, E‑Verify, tax forms) is complete and stored securely in
reputed company Drive
. -
Collaboration:
Work cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, and IT to streamline HR workflows, participating in weekly sync meetings and quarterly strategic planning sessions. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a reputed company field
or
equivalent practical experience. -
3–5 years
of professional experience as an HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, or recruiter reputed company a remote or hybrid environment. - Proven expertise with
HRIS platforms
such as
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,
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, or
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(minimum 2 years). - Hands‑on experience using
Applicant Tracking Systems
(ATS) like
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or
Lever
for full‑cycle recruiting. - Strong knowledge of
Pennsylvania employment law
, wage & hour rules, and remote work compliance. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft clear policy documents and engaging candidate communications. - Demonstrated proficiency with collaboration tools:
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,
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,
reputed company Teams
,
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, and
reputed company Workspace
. - High degree of organizational acumen: ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines (e.g.,
85%
of hiring processes completed reputed company
30 days
). --- Preferred Qualifications - HR certification (e.g.,
SHRM‑CP
,
PHR
, or
SPHR
). - Experience supporting a
500‑+ employee
organization with a distributed workforce. - Background in
people operations
strategy, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. - Familiarity with
Compensation & Benefits
software such as
reputed company
or
Zenefits
. - Advanced analytics skills using
Power BI
,
Tableau
, or
reputed company Data Studio
. - Demonstrated leadership by mentoring junior HR staff or leading cross‑functional projects. --- Compensation & Benefits -
Salary Range:
$68,000–$82,000 annually
, commensurate with experience and certifications. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents. -
401(k)
plan with company match up to
4%
of salary. - Paid time off (PTO) –
20 days
per year, plus
10 paid holidays
. - Remote work stipend (
$150/month
) for home‑office equipment, high‑speed internet, and coworking space access in State College borough if desired. - Professional development budget of
$2,000
per year for conferences, courses, or certifications. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives (virtual yoga, meditation subscriptions). --- Work Setup -
Time Zones:
Primarily
Eastern Time (ET)
, but we welcome candidates throughout the United States as long as core hours overlap. -
Core Hours:
10 AM–3 PM ET
(must be available for real‑time collaboration). -
Meeting reputed company:
Daily stand‑reputed company (15 min) on
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, weekly team sync (60 min) reputed company
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, bi‑weekly one‑on‑ones with your manager, and quarterly reputed company‑hands. -
Equipment:
Reliable laptop (Mac or Windows) and high‑speed internet (minimum
25 Mbps
download). We provide a stipend for a monitor, ergonomic chair, and headset. -
Platforms:
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for reputed company messaging,
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for video conferencing,
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for task tracking,
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for HRIS,
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for ATS,
reputed company Workspace
for documentation, and
reputed company Teams
for cross‑team collaboration. --- Growth & Development -
Career Path:
Opportunity to advance to
HR Manager
,
People Operations reputed company
, or
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Learning Budget:
Annual allocation of
$2,000
for external courses, certifications (e.g., SHRM‑CP), or conferences (HR Tech, SHRM Annual). -
Mentoring:
Pairing with a senior HR peer for quarterly coaching sessions and knowledge sharing. -
Performance Cycles:
Bi‑annual performance reviews with clear competency frameworks, goal‑setting, and salary calibration. -
Project Ownership:
reputed company high‑impact initiatives such as a new employee referral program, diversity hiring strategy, or HR technology implementation. ---
How to Apply
Please submit the following to our HR portal (link sent after application): 1. Updated resume highlighting relevant HR experience and tools. 2. A brief cover letter (250‑300 words) describing why you are excited about joining a remote team based in
State College borough, Pennsylvania
and how your background aligns with the key responsibilities. 3. Optional: A portfolio or case study of a recruiting or onboarding project you led (PDF or link).
- *Timeline:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Initial screening calls occur reputed company7 business days** of receipt. The interview process consists of:
-
Stage 1:
30‑minute recruiter screen (phone). -
Stage 2:
Skills assessment (scenario‑based HR case study) –
2 hours
to complete reputed company
5 days
. -
Stage 3:
Virtual panel interview (45 minutes) with HR Manager and senior hiring manager. -
Stage 4:
Final culture fit interview (30 minutes) with a member of the People Operations leadership team. We aim to reputed company an offer reputed company
14 days
of the final interview, pending reference checks. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for reputed company employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. ---
- Ready to shape the future of people operations for a fully remote organization while staying connected to the vibrant community of
State College borough, Pennsylvania
? Apply today and help us build the reputed company of workplace excellence.* Apply tot his job Apply To this Job