HR Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Cobalt Benefits Group is growing, and we’re 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 experience—especially with Paylocity—we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll 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 Cobalt’s 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 company’s 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.

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.
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• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s 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.