US HR Specialist

FIULLY REMOTE POSITION Your Responsibilities As an HR Specialist, you will handle the day-to-day practicalities of the employee lifecycle, ensuring our systems are accurate and our team members feel supported from day one. People Operations & Systems ● Prepare and distribute HR documents for both employees and contractors (offer letters, employment verifications, policy acknowledgements, etc.) ● Support employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and terminations. ● Provide administrative support across People Operations initiatives Employee Experience ● Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR programs. ● Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and company events. ● Help drive positive employee experiences throughout the employee lifecycle. Hiring & Recruiting ● Coordinate interviews and candidate scheduling when needed ● Manage job postings across hiring platforms ● Support candidate communication and interview logistics ● Help maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process Compliance & Documentation ● Assist with audits and reporting requests ● Manage employee data and maintain accurate records in HRIS and personnel files. ● Help update internal HR policies and procedures ● Support payroll processes by providing accurate employee data and change reporting. Onboarding & Offboarding ● Facilitate a high-touch onboarding experience by coordinating welcome sessions and ensuring new hires have access to essential tools and platforms. ● Serve as a point of contact for new employees, helping them navigate their first 90 days at Meru. ● Assist with the full-cycle offboarding process, including preparing final documentation. ● Support the coordination of exit interviews and ensure a respectful transition for departing team members. What You Will Need to Succeed ● Experience: 2-3+ years of US HR specialist experience, preferably within a startup environment. ● Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on empathy and clarity. ● Technical Proficiency: Ability to quickly learn new tools and a solution-oriented approach to technology. ● Values Alignment: A genuine passion for mental health and alignment with our values of compassion, integrity, and high emotional intelligence Requirements Qualifications Duties: Conduct audits to ensure compliance with health care laws, regulations, and policies Tracking and following trends of reported compliance issues and inquiries or complaints Analyze relevant data to find opportunities to improve the compliance program and culture of compliance Provide support in coordinating third party oversight related to compliance requirements Researching, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, and local regulatory mandates Assist in communication and education initiatives delivered by Compliance Produce and distribute department and organizational reports related to compliance Assist in regular Compliance Program risk assessments Willing to work US Hours from Mondays to Fridays. Willing to work REMOTELY