Human Resource Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, support an important mission, and get hands-on experience working with an iconic brand? Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP), a top ten Girl Scout Council, is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join the Human Resources team. At GSEP, staff members are committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. Here’s How You Can Help! The HR Specialist supports GSEP’s in attracting, engaging, developing, recognizing, and retaining a strong workforce.

This position manages key components of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, recognition, performance management administration, manager support, retention initiatives, and offboarding. The role helps create a positive and consistent employee experience while strengthening GSEP’s culture and connection to its mission.

Key Responsibilities

As the HR Specialist, you’ll support the employee experience from recruitment through offboarding, helping GSEP attract, engage, develop, recognize, and retain a strong workforce. You’ll manage recruitment and onboarding activities, coordinate employee engagement and performance management processes, support manager and leadership development initiatives, and oversee employee recognition programs.

You’ll also track workforce, retention, and employee experience data, maintain key organizational information and records, and identify opportunities to strengthen HR processes, workplace culture, and the overall employee experience. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Minimum of 4 years of related Human Resources experience, with exposure to multiple HR disciplines such as recruitment and staffing, compensation, employee relations, training and development, HRIS administration, performance management, benefits, and compliance. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with employees, managers, candidates, and external partners.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and follow through on responsibilities with limited day-to-day oversight. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee and organizational information with professionalism, discretion, and a high level of confidentiality.

Strong customer service orientation, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to employee and manager questions and identify when matters require escalation. Ability to understand and support HR-related budgets, track expenditures, maintain accurate records, and develop and monitor HR metrics and reporting.

Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and effectively utilize HRIS, applicant tracking, performance management, and other HR technology systems. Working knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment-related compliance requirements, with the ability to consistently apply established organizational policies and procedures.

Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally while also independently managing assigned HR projects, processes, and day-to-day responsibilities. Commitment to GSEP’s mission and Operational Core Values, with the ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and employee-focused workplace culture. Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of current automobile insurance required.

This is the perfect opportunity for an organized and productive individual who wants to work in a unique environment, finds inspiration in working with the Girl Scouts’ brand, and is motivated by our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.