Part-Time People & Culture Specialist

Your Role

• Passionate about designing the future of work and eager to join a team of ambitious, like-minded professionals in Human Resources. 
• Enthusiastic about the intersection of people, culture, and technology, and committed to exploring new ways to enhance employee engagement and workplace innovation.
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, and quality-focused, you bring a proactive and thoughtful approach to creating talent strategies, managing workforce challenges, and building inclusive environments.
• Dedicated to high-impact, data-driven HR strategies that contribute to employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational growth, and to making a meaningful and measurable difference in the success of the teams you support.
• You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, adeptly managing multiple HR initiatives—from talent acquisition and performance management to employee engagement—while supporting the goals of the broader organization and your peers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for select positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand talent needs and contribute to the development of recruitment strategies.
• Oversee the Co-op program, including outreach to educational institutions, coordinating placements, and ensuring a positive experience for Co-op participants.
• Act as the main point of contact for Co-op students, addressing their needs and providing necessary support.
• Assist in day-to-day HR operations, such as employee data management and documentation.
• Support the implementation of HR processes and initiatives.
• Participate in the planning and execution of employee engagement activities.
• Contribute to the coordination of team building events and recognition programs.
• Publishing internal comms related to HR Initiatives
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide general HR information
• Coordinate training sessions and development programs.
• Track employee participation in training initiatives.
• Manage Co-op training and development programs
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in communicating policy updates and changes to employees.
• Work with the Leadership on all tasks related to compensation and benefits

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years experience in HR or people-focused role
• Experience in employee engagement initiatives, recruitment, or managing HR processes.
• Knowledge of HR policies and labor laws
• Self-motivated to take initiative and ownership of your work
• Proficiency in HR software and tools, such as Bamboo, Runn, Greenhouse, and Jira. 
• Strong organizational skills to handle various HR tasks such as onboarding, employee relations, and policy implementation.
• Ability to shift between HR tasks (e.g., recruitment, employee support, compliance) efficiently

BONUS POINTS FOR

• Highly effective in working with other technical specialists, Product Managers, Software Developers, and business partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when solving unexpected problems.