HR Specialist - PEO

Description We’re growing – join our team at CLEAR Employer Services! This is a full-time remote HR Specialist role supporting clients nationwide. As a full-time HR Specialist , you’ll be the go-to HR partner for our clients, providing expert guidance on HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance. You’ll manage multiple projects, proactively solve challenges, and ensure top-notch client satisfaction—all while collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-growing PEO. Your expertise will help clients stay compliant, confident, and supported every step of the way. CLEAR Employer Services is a PEO with its corporate office located in Newtown, PA, that offers clients a comprehensive range of cutting-edge payroll, HR, and benefits products and services that are competitively priced, professionally supported, and founded in industry best practices. HR Specialist – Job Duties Client & Employee Support Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned client accounts. Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Support client leadership with employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and performance management. Assist with onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes for client employees. Compliance & Policy Ensure clients remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Draft, update, and communicate employee handbooks and workplace policies. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting clients, advising on necessary adjustments. Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with recordkeeping requirements. Benefits & Payroll Support Assist clients and employees with benefit enrollments, eligibility, and questions. Partner with benefits administration to resolve claims or coverage issues. Support payroll processes by verifying employee data, wage adjustments, and compliance with wage-and-hour laws. Educate clients and employees on available benefit programs. Risk Management & Employee Relations Advise on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures. Partner with risk and safety teams to support workers’ compensation claims and safety programs. Counsel clients on practices that minimize HR-related risks. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with internal teams (payroll, benefits, compliance, risk) to deliver seamless service to clients. Contribute to the development of HR processes, templates, and resources for client use. Build strong relationships with client leadership to understand their business needs and workforce goals. Provide proactive HR recommendations that strengthen workplace culture and employee engagement. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). Compensation & Benefits Salary: based on experience. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off. HSA, FSA, other pre-tax benefits, Group Life Insurance, Group LTD, Group STD, and other voluntary options. Additional Perks: Professional development opportunities, supportive team culture, and the chance to grow your career with a fast-growing PEO. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred. SHRM Certification preferred. 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a PEO, professional services, or multi-client environment. Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Experience with PRISMHR required. Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.