HR & Talent Operations Specialist [onsite]

Company Overview - Verus

Verus is a boutique engineering and technical services firm specializing in industrial automation, controls, SCADA systems, business process engineering, and consulting for a wide array of industries. We have expertise in all aspects of systems integration, including electrical design, instrumentation, control panel design/build, programming, and commissioning.

Position Description

We are seeking a versatile

People & Talent Operations Specialist to report directly to our HR Manager and support the daily operations of our Human Resources team (People/Talent). In this hybrid role, you will act as a bridge between Human Resources and Talent Acquisition—supporting everything from onboarding and policy development to talent coordination, performance administration, payroll, and HRIS maintenance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is comfortable driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities

HR Operations & Policy Development

• Policy & Framework Design: Partner with HR Team to create, document, and roll out updated HR policies, frameworks, and standardized document templates.
• Compliance & Audit: Monitor and evaluate HR laws against current internal procedures to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• HRIS Management: Maintain accurate employee data and records within the HRIS.
• Employee Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for employee administrative inquiries, grievance resolution, and general operational support.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Recruiting Coordination: Partner with Talent Leadership to build recruitment strategies, manage candidate logistics, and oversee the end-to-end talent pipeline.
• Offer Administration: Draft and issue official internal documentation, including offer letters and candidate packages.
• Seamless Onboarding: Design, coordinate, and execute the full onboarding process—managing documentation, orientation schedules, and training on company policies to ensure an exceptional candidate-to-employee experience.

Benefits, Compensation & Payroll

• Benefits Administration: Manage day-to-day benefits operations, including employee enrollment, change reporting, claims resolution, and benefit program communications (insurance, retirement plans, etc.).
• Timekeeping & Payroll: Oversee the employee timekeeping system and perform payroll support duties.
• Compensation & Performance: Assist leadership in evaluating performance review workflows and processing approved compensation adjustments.

Culture & Engagement

• Employee Engagement: Develop, budget, and execute culture-building and employee engagement initiatives.
• Relations & Discipline: Assist leadership with addressing employee grievances and executing disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies and legal standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• HR Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Talent Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Talent Acquisition (e.g., recruiting coordination, sourcing, or onboarding).
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, timekeeping software, and office productivity tools. (Experience conducting Cost-Benefit Analyses is a plus).
• Work Environment: Comfortable working onsite in our Concord office
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal development.
• Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.