Human Resources Specialist

The HR Specialist supports a broad range of Human Resources and operational administrative functions that contribute to the company’s daily business efficiency and organizational growth. This role provides hands-on support across HR operations, recruitment coordination, compliance documentation, and cross-functional administrative processes. It is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn, highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining exposure to how a fast-growing global company operates across HR, Quality Assurance, Legal, Operations, and Leadership functions. The role includes a strong focus on administrative coordination and operational support. We are seeking someone who approaches these responsibilities with attention to detail and a genuine interest in understanding how business operations and HR functions work together. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive, can-do mindset.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, administrative processes, and employee documentation management.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, employee record maintenance, and documentation coordination.
• Support HR processes such as recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring documentation.
• Assist with performance management coordination, employee communication, and HR process administration as needed.
• Maintain HR records, files, and documentation to ensure accuracy, organization, and compliance.
• Support HR-related compliance documentation, including employee job descriptions, resumes/CVs, training records, and audit-ready records in partnership with QA and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with HR reporting, documentation tracking, and record updates across HR systems and internal processes.
• Support communication and coordination with external HR-related vendors or service providers as needed (benefits, payroll, tax, etc.).
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Perform other HR-related duties and support tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or related fields preferred.
• Internship or prior administrative, HR, recruiting, office coordination, or operations support experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional communication skills with a customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and willingness to learn new functions and systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Comfortable supporting both structured administrative tasks and evolving business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work onsite in the office three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in growing a long-term career in Human Resources, Operations, or Business Administration.
• Exposure to recruiting coordination, HR documentation, or compliance-related processes.
• Experience working in a professional services, healthcare, biotech, clinical research, or technology environment is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits vary by country, but remain competitive. Below is a sample of the benefits offered to U.S. employees.

• Choice of comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• Paid vacation time and sick days
• Corporate holidays annually
• Participation in the 401K Plan
• Comprehensive perks and discount programs for AAA, wholesale, insurance, Rx, fitness, pets, entertainment, etc.
• Health Advocate and Employee Assistance Program

Location

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence at the Princeton, NJ office at least three days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EDETEK is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, the company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.