HR Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist
Cobalt Benefits Group LLC, Cape Neddick, ME, United States
Description:
Cobalt Benefits Group is growing, and were looking for an HR Specialist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding to play a key role in shaping the employee experience from day one. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about recruiting top talent, delivering a high-quality onboarding experience, and serving as a trusted partner to new employees throughout their first 90 days.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and have strong HRIS experienceespecially with Paylocitywed love to meet you.
What Youll Do
Talent Acquisition
Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from job posting through offer acceptance.
Review, update, and maintain job descriptions to align with business needs and growth goals.
Post open positions across job boards and recruiting platforms and actively manage candidate pipelines.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate interview schedules, and manage candidate communications.
Prepare and extend employment offers and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience.
Partner closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and effective recruiting strategies.
Track recruiting metrics and support reporting to ensure hiring efficiency and continuous improvement.
Onboarding, Orientation & First 90 Days
Own the complete onboarding experience for new hires using Paylocity Recruiting and Onboarding.
Coordinate onboarding logistics including system access, IT requests, equipment setup, and welcome materials.
Lead new hire orientation sessions, both in-person and virtually, introducing employees to Cobalts culture, values, benefits, and policies.
Serve as a primary HR point of contact for new employees throughout their first 90 days, supporting engagement, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth transition.
Partner with hiring managers to support onboarding milestones, check-ins, and early employee success.
Ensure all new hire paperwork, background checks, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Continuously evaluate and improve the onboarding experience to enhance engagement and retention.
Benefits & HR Support
Assist with annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
Support day-to-day benefits administration, including new hire enrollments and qualifying life events.
Upload HSA/FSA contributions, initiate COBRA notifications, and maintain benefits data accuracy.
Respond to employee benefits questions and coordinate with third-party vendors as needed.
Learning, Culture & Engagement (Secondary)
Support onboarding-related training and HR learning initiatives.
Assist with enhancements to the companys Learning Management System (LMS).
Participate as an active member of the Cobalt Benefits Group Event Committee, helping plan and support employee engagement activities, internal events, and culture-building initiatives.
Requirements:
Work Expectations & Essential Functions
Ability to work a regularly scheduled workday, aligned with business needs.
Ability to work onsite at the Exeter, NH location, with regular in-person collaboration.
Comfort participating in video-based meetings, including conducting interviews and leading new hire orientations while on camera.
Ability to actively participate in internal meetings, cross-functional discussions, and employee-facing sessions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
What Were Looking For
Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of HR experience with a focus on recruiting and onboarding.
Strong experience with Paylocity (Recruiting & Onboarding modules highly preferred).
Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/ATS platforms.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Professional, approachable communication style with the ability to build trust quickly.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Experience with self-funded benefit plans or TPA environments is a plus.
Must be able to handle multiple job postings a time.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
Compensation details:
30-37 Hourly Wage
PIa22fb1b61057-26289-40311296
Cobalt Benefits Group is growing, and were looking for an HR Specialist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding to play a key role in shaping the employee experience from day one. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about recruiting top talent, delivering a high-quality onboarding experience, and serving as a trusted partner to new employees throughout their first 90 days.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and have strong HRIS experienceespecially with Paylocitywed love to meet you.
What Youll Do
Talent Acquisition
Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from job posting through offer acceptance.
Review, update, and maintain job descriptions to align with business needs and growth goals.
Post open positions across job boards and recruiting platforms and actively manage candidate pipelines.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate interview schedules, and manage candidate communications.
Prepare and extend employment offers and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience.
Partner closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and effective recruiting strategies.
Track recruiting metrics and support reporting to ensure hiring efficiency and continuous improvement.
Onboarding, Orientation & First 90 Days
Own the complete onboarding experience for new hires using Paylocity Recruiting and Onboarding.
Coordinate onboarding logistics including system access, IT requests, equipment setup, and welcome materials.
Lead new hire orientation sessions, both in-person and virtually, introducing employees to Cobalts culture, values, benefits, and policies.
Serve as a primary HR point of contact for new employees throughout their first 90 days, supporting engagement, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth transition.
Partner with hiring managers to support onboarding milestones, check-ins, and early employee success.
Ensure all new hire paperwork, background checks, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Continuously evaluate and improve the onboarding experience to enhance engagement and retention.
Benefits & HR Support
Assist with annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
Support day-to-day benefits administration, including new hire enrollments and qualifying life events.
Upload HSA/FSA contributions, initiate COBRA notifications, and maintain benefits data accuracy.
Respond to employee benefits questions and coordinate with third-party vendors as needed.
Learning, Culture & Engagement (Secondary)
Support onboarding-related training and HR learning initiatives.
Assist with enhancements to the companys Learning Management System (LMS).
Participate as an active member of the Cobalt Benefits Group Event Committee, helping plan and support employee engagement activities, internal events, and culture-building initiatives.
Requirements:
Work Expectations & Essential Functions
Ability to work a regularly scheduled workday, aligned with business needs.
Ability to work onsite at the Exeter, NH location, with regular in-person collaboration.
Comfort participating in video-based meetings, including conducting interviews and leading new hire orientations while on camera.
Ability to actively participate in internal meetings, cross-functional discussions, and employee-facing sessions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
What Were Looking For
Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of HR experience with a focus on recruiting and onboarding.
Strong experience with Paylocity (Recruiting & Onboarding modules highly preferred).
Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/ATS platforms.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Professional, approachable communication style with the ability to build trust quickly.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Experience with self-funded benefit plans or TPA environments is a plus.
Must be able to handle multiple job postings a time.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
Compensation details:
30-37 Hourly Wage
PIa22fb1b61057-26289-40311296