HR Specialist

Ducks Unlimited is seeking a highly motivated Full-time, Exempt HR Specialist to join our team at NHQ in Memphis, TN.

• →Address employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and organizational leadership.
• →Organize and execute the onboarding process for new employees.
• →Project management pre-offer through first-day paperwork and create new employee profiles in the HRIS.
• →Facilitate new hire orientation sessions.

• Assist in implementing HR policies, supporting performance reviews, and contributing to HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

• Maintain employment-related records, files, and postings.
• Monitor compliance calendar and support compliance reporting and audit needs, as requested.

• Participate in all meetings and other employee-related engagement activities.
• As needed, support the planning and execution of employee meetings, organization-wide employee engagement activities, development programs, etc.
• Support office management activities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent training and experience in a related field is strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR Specialist/Generalist role in a mid-size organization (500+ employees).
• Familiarity with federal HR compliance requirements.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

• Overnight travel, including some nights and weekends, may be required.
• Supporting employee events during nights, weekends, or after normal business hours may also be required.
• This is a Monday through Friday in-office role.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience generating reports, performing intermediate-level formulas, charts, etc., and creating slide decks.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (new employee set-up, employment processing, compensation, job and related status changes, etc.).
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, macros, and HR systems.
• Familiar with standard technology terms and using video conferencing software.
• Ability to develop test cases and verify that a feature within the HRIS functions correctly.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: Salary commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work daily. DU offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.