People Specialist

About Us:

Datacor is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our customers’ most difficult problems.

We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at Datacor help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about creating great employee experiences and helping people thrive at work? As a People Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping how employees experience our company—from their very first day and beyond. You will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle with a strong focus on onboarding, recruiting support, employee experience, benefits administration, and employee communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face of our company by coordinating and managing the full new-hire onboarding experience, ensuring every employee feels supported and excited from day one
• Lead new hire orientations and serve as a go-to People Team partner during the onboarding journey
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, answering questions and providing guidance on People programs, policies, and processes
• Help bring our culture to life by supporting employee communications such as newsletters, announcements, and engagement initiatives
• Partner with the People Team to foster a positive, values-driven workplace culture
• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness offerings
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life-event changes, and general questions, including supporting annual open enrollment and employee education efforts
• Provide recruiting support by scheduling candidate interviews, conducting initial interview screens and helping create a smooth candidate experience
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, including entering pre-hire information for new employees
• Assist with updating policies and maintaining HR documentation to ensure clarity and compliance
• Contribute to HR reporting, projects, and special initiatives that help the People Team continuously improve

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on employee experience every day.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR specialist role
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Benefits administration experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification (or progress toward certification)
• Experience supporting a growing or fast-paced organization