Explore HR Specialist Jobs

Discover HR Specialist opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to support their people, programs, and workplace operations. Ladders features vetted jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including roles focused on recruiting, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR systems, and compliance.

What Does an HR Specialist Do?

HR Specialists manage or support focused areas of human resources throughout the employee lifecycle. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include coordinating hiring, advising on workplace policies, administering benefits, maintaining HR records, supporting performance programs, and helping organizations follow employment laws and internal procedures.

Common HR Specialist Roles

Job titles vary by company and specialization. Search for opportunities such as Talent Acquisition Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, Benefits Specialist, Compensation Specialist, HR Operations Specialist, HRIS Specialist, and Learning and Development Specialist.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for strong communication, organization, discretion, analytical thinking, and knowledge of HR practices. Experience with HR information systems, recruiting platforms, benefits administration, employment compliance, or workforce reporting can be valuable. Requirements differ by employer and level of responsibility.

Find Your Next HR Specialist Job

Browse HR Specialist jobs on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Use listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then apply for roles that align with your experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing inspections, compliance, and documentation processes. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure adherence to standards and enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $132K *

Drive organizational change by analyzing processes, engaging stakeholders, and implementing effective strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure successful adoptio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent acquisition by driving full-cycle recruitment for sales roles in a dynamic environment. Make a significant impact while collaborating with hiring manage...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Transform clinical trial execution by managing home visit projects, collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and success. Lead training, mentor junior staff, and drive process improve...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform global CMC regulatory strategies for biologics and vaccines, ensuring compliance and quality in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence outcomes and enhance patient...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $242K *

Elevate your career by leading site monitoring activities across clinical studies, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery while developing high-performing teams and driving innovative monit...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $161K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of Veeva Vault RIM, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

Champion client success by leading a dynamic team to drive growth strategies, enhance client relationships, and integrate innovative solutions. Influence operational excellence while fostering a cultu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Manage the end-to-end onboarding of clients, ensuring exceptional outcomes through strong relationships, effective project management, and data analysis in a fast-paced, high-growth environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $280K *

Transform the brand strategy of a marketed respiratory product by providing expert legal counsel and strategic partnership across multiple teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving eff...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $200K *

The Senior Consultant - Clinical Operations will lead the implementation of Clinical Operations applications to enhance efficiency in Clinical Trials for life sciences clients. This role involves mana...

Madison, WIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the AmpSeq programme to transform strategic growth into a sustainable global platform. Collaborate across functions to ensure operational excellence, governance, and measurable impact while manag...

Middleton, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $130K *

Transform warehouse and eCommerce operations by leading technical and operational projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that enhance productivity and drive exc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $270K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare workflows with AI solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams to create scalable systems that enhance clinical and revenue outcomes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Strategize customer success by leveraging performance software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across diverse industries, ensuring effective project execution and...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $256K *

Transform the landscape of data management by leading a multi-year program that integrates governance, risk, and stakeholder alignment across diverse workstreams in a regulated banking environment, en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Lead global project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Drive operational excellence in clinical research, p...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of oncology solutions by leading product strategy and execution for a groundbreaking genomic profiling product line, driving innovation and enhancing patient care through cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $88K *

Accelerate progress at expanding customer accounts by driving annual recurring revenue and enhancing retention through structured sales strategies and digital engagement, while managing a high-volume...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Champion transformative solutions as an IT Business Analyst, driving strategic vision across departments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance business information systems and optimize pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of automation by managing the UiPath platform, ensuring security and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient robotic process solutions across...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape KPA's demand generation strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and revenue. Lead a lean team, collaborate across functions, and implement a scalable model that aligns marketing, sales, and...

Lafayette, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an HR Specialist do?question toggle

    An HR Specialist focuses on one or more human resources functions, such as recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, HR systems, compliance, or learning and development.

  • What job titles are similar to HR Specialist?question toggle

    Related titles include Talent Acquisition Specialist, Benefits Specialist, Compensation Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, HR Operations Specialist, and HRIS Specialist.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for HR Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but commonly include relevant HR experience, communication and organizational skills, discretion, and familiarity with applicable HR processes or systems. Some roles may prefer a degree or professional certification.

  • Can I find HR Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders focuses on vetted professional job opportunities that pay $100,000 or more, including qualifying HR Specialist roles.

  • How can I find the right HR Specialist opportunity?question toggle

    Compare each listing’s responsibilities, required experience, specialization, location, and work arrangement. Focus on roles that match your HR expertise and career objectives.