HR Specialist

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking an HR Specialist to support daily Human Resources operations across onboarding, recruiting support, employee documentation, and compliance. This role will assist the broader HR team by maintaining accurate records, ensuring policy and regulatory compliance, and providing responsive support to employees and managers across all locations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Responsibilities:
• Support the onboarding process by preparing new-hire documentation, conducting I-9 verification, processing background checks, and ensuring timely system setup.
• Maintain and update employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with posting job descriptions, preparing offer letters, and supporting recruiting-related administrative tasks.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and general HR procedures, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee communication.
• Support Workers’ Compensation documentation and return-to-work coordination.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (I-9, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Track employee training completion, policy acknowledgments, and required certifications in collaboration with Training & Development.
• Assist in coordinating employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and culture-building activities.
• Support HR reporting needs, including headcount, turnover, and workforce metrics.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the HR team as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by HR leadership.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, onboarding, recruiting, or administrative support roles.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS platforms preferred (Paylocity experience a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of basic employment laws and HR best practices preferred.

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• May require occasional travel to branch locations.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer:
This job description is a general outline of day-to-day responsibilities and may not include all duties that may be assigned by management.