Human Resources Specialist

Join a Growing Federal Government and Defense Contractor

ASR International is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our corporate headquarters team in Hauppauge, New York. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to play a key role in supporting a growing workforce while partnering closely with employees, managers, and company leadership.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of human resources programs and employee lifecycle activities across the organization. Key responsibilities include recruiting and onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management support, compliance, employee recordkeeping, and HR program administration.

Serving as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, the Human Resources Specialist helps ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and committed to providing exceptional employee support while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on HR role focused on operational excellence, employee engagement, and compliance, making it well-suited for an experienced HR Generalist seeking to expand their responsibilities and grow their career within a dynamic federal government and defense contracting organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits and HR Administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Manage company health, dental, & vision benefit plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and changes.
• Coordinate with benefit providers and brokers.
• Process personnel changes, status updates, and employee records.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other employment-related requirements.
• Maintain HR databases and personnel records and reports.
• Assist with audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities for corporate and contract positions.
• Post jobs, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring activities.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct employee onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 or more years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience managing corporate insurance programs, employee benefits, or related functions.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state insurance regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP, JazzHR, or similar Payroll, HR and/or ATS systems.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
• Experience supporting government contractors or professional services firms.
• Experience managing multi-state insurance programs and employee benefit plans.