HR Specialist

CS Partners / Partner Solutions is hiring a full time HR Specialist . This is an entry level position with a hybrid work schedule. CS Partners works with over 40 charter schools across the state of Michigan. We thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment and support over 2,000 employees. We are looking for a dedicated individual with a positive attitude who is eager to work alongside company leadership to implement HR best practices and exceptional service for our clients. If you are looking for a role that will challenge you, encourage your ideas, and provide a direct pathway to becoming a full HR Manager, CS Partners is looking for you! As a HR Specialist , you will operate in a dynamic, dual-functioning capacity designed to prepare you for a full HR Manager role. You will gain hands-on, autonomous experience by executing HR Manager responsibilities for a dedicated portfolio of client accounts, while simultaneously providing high-level assistance across the HR Manager team on larger, more complex accounts. Key Responsibilities: HRM Account Ownership (For Designated Clients): Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships with school leadership. Lifecycle Management: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. Client Consultation: Provide expert consultation to clients to implement HR best practices and mitigate legal/operational liability. Service Implementation: Oversee the implementation of HR services to clients to ensure a superior employee experience. Compliance & Policy: Ensure strict compliance with all Employee Handbook policies and labor laws. Training & Development: Provide training on relevant HR topics to company leadership and employees to mitigate liability. Data & Analytics: Provide insightful HR metrics and analysis to stakeholders to help drive decisions. Assist the HR Manager team with large-scale client initiatives, complex employee relations issues, and peak-season HR workflows. Help maintain organizational systems and documentation to ensure the entire department operates at peak efficiency. Qualifications: A foundational knowledge of HR principles (prior HR experience or relevant degree preferred). Exceptional communication skills and a consultative, customer-service mindset. A growth mindset—someone who is excited to master these responsibilities on a smaller scale and actively transition into a full HR Manager role. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field of study. Superior verbal and written communication skills with a consultative mindset. Current SHRM certification or a proactive commitment to obtaining it. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple moving parts. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships. A passion for creative problem-solving and navigating personnel solutions. Strong people skills and a dedication to promoting an exceptional work environment. A desire to embrace and master modern HR technology systems. CS Partners Offers: Competitive salary and benefits 10% employer 401k contribution 4 weeks of PTO and 3 weeks of paid holiday time off! Hybrid work schedule Extensive knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices Mentorship and shadow-training from experienced HR managers Transparent trajectory for career and compensation advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr Partner Solutions