Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (HR)
Location: Remote
Organization: Verge Therapy, LLC
Reports To: CEO
Employment Type: Part-Time (15 hours/week)
Compensation: $45-50/hour
Status: W2 Employment

Position Summary

Verge Therapy is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Specialist to join our growing, mission-driven team. This part-time role will serve as a key advisor to the Leadership Team, overseeing core HR functions including hiring, retention, compensation strategy, benefits administration, compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on practitioner, committed to fostering a compliant, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Support

• Maintain and develop job descriptions for all roles
• Provide salary benchmarking and support compensation strategy in partnership with Finance
• Conduct market research to inform compensation packages
• Verify accuracy of employee timesheets and reported hours

Benefits Management

• Serve as the primary liaison with the benefits broker
• Support annual benefits renewals and enrollment processes
• Oversee new hire benefit onboarding and status changes and utilize the Employee Navigator platform
• Address employee inquiries related to benefits, including leave, health plans, and HSA
• Manage COBRA administration and access

Payroll & HR Technology 

• Collaborate with Payroll on leave tracking, benefit deductions, and compliance
• Optimize use of Paylocity for time-off tracking, accruals, and employee engagement tools
• Support performance management documentation and reporting
• Facilitate employee engagement surveys and feedback tools

Compliance & Risk Management

• Advise on HR legal matters, employee rights, and workplace compliance
• Partner with leadership to update and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and HR best practices

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in HR leadership, consulting, or generalist roles
• Deep knowledge of HR practices, labor law, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with HR tools (Paylocity, Employee Navigator preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strategic partner
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification preferred)

Why Join Verge Therapy?

At Verge Therapy, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health services through a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative team approach. As we grow, we’re looking for an HR leader who shares our passion for people and processes and can help shape our evolving culture.