<p>Job#: 3028403</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. Apex has an opportunity for an HR Specialist in CT.</p> <p>Here are the details:</p> <p>Position: HR Specialist (0-2 years of experience)</p> <p>Location: Onsite 5x per week in Berlin, CT</p> <p>Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience</p> <p>Duration: 8+ month contact w/ possibility of extension</p> <p>Position Description:</p> <p>The main function of a human resources specialist is to plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions. A typical human resources specialist is responsible for a wide range of organization development activities, such as employee compensation, recruitment (as it relates to policy), personnel policies and regulatory compliance.</p> <ul> <li>Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification program. </li><li>Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary. </li><li>Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales. </li><li>Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks. </li><li>Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to come onsite in Berlin, CT</p> </li><li> <p>Strong customer service skills (call center type skillset)</p> </li><li> <p>MS 365 skills</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of HR basics/ benefits enrollment</p> </li><li> <p>Legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices (i.e., equal employment opportunity and affirmative action).</p> </li><li> <p>Benefit and pay-scale systems (billing background)</p> </li><li> <p>Workday, Towers Watson, Zendesk, ServiceNow</p> </li><li></li><li> <p>Soft Skills:</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Great collaborator</p> </li><li> <p>Multitasking</p> </li><li> <p>Strong time management skills</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits:</p> <p>For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!</p> <p>Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.</p> <p>Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.</p> <p>Employee Type:</p> <p>Contract</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Berlin, CT, US</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>March 31, 2026</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$19 - $20 per hour</p> <p>Similar Jobs</p> <ul> <li>HR Program Manager </li><li>HR Analyst </li><li>HR Assistant </li><li>ServiceNow HRSD Contractor (HR Technology) </li><li>Business Analyst - Raleigh, NC $45/hr </li></ul>