Human Resources Specialist - Remote Temporary/PRN

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

Full Time/Part Time/PRN: PRN (as needed, can vary from 0 to 40 hours per week depending on business need)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt

Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary

Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Compensation: $26-32/hour

Travel/Location: Remote

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Temporary Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, leaves of absence administration, benefits support, onboarding, compliance, and general HR operations. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, helping to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, able to manage multiple priorities, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned positions.

Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews and facilitate candidate selection processes.

Manage applicant tracking system activities, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and maintaining candidate records.

Conduct pre-employment processes, including background checks, employment verifications, and offer documentation.

Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.

Maintain recruitment metrics and provide hiring status updates.

Employee Relations

Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.

Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and partnering with HR leadership on resolutions.

Support performance management processes, including coaching conversations, corrective actions, and employee documentation.

Promote positive employee engagement and a respectful workplace culture.

Leave Administration

Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, parental leave, and other company leave programs.

Communicate leave requirements, timelines, and documentation needs to employees and managers.

Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors as needed.

Ensure leave records are maintained accurately and confidentially.

Benefits Administration

Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, enrollment, eligibility, and life event changes.

Process benefits-related transactions and maintain accurate records in HR systems.

Support open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefits education efforts.

Coordinate with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues and discrepancies.

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.

Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention activities.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analyses as requested.

Support special HR projects and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.

Ability to manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requisitions and competing deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining candidate records and recruitment documentation.

Customer service skills with a professional, responsive, and candidate-focused approach.

Ability to conduct effective phone screens and assess c…