People Experience Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY: PEOPLE EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST 
We’re hiring a People Experience Specialist who will own the fundamentals of HR execution while gaining hands-on exposure to partner-level work. You’ll be in the center of both day-to-day operations and emerging strategic initiatives, supporting leaders across our fast-growing “Engine 2” divisions (HVAC RNTL, National Parts, National Service, National Datacenters).

You’ll build strong operational HR instincts while learning how to think like a business partner—translating people data, processes, and insights into real business impact.

This is an ideal role for someone ready to build HR grit, expand their scope, and accelerate their career.
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WHAT YOU’LL OWN 
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
•    Lead onboarding, preboarding, and offboarding processes with accuracy and consistency 
•    Partner with leaders to coordinate onboarding experiences and schedules 
•    Guide employees and managers through HR processes and policies 
•    Continuously improve lifecycle workflows and employee experience 

Payroll & HR Data Administration
•    Maintain accurate employee records, timekeeping, and PTO data to support payroll 
•    Partner closely with Payroll to resolve inquiries and ensure smooth processing 
•    Compile and distribute recurring HR reports and analytics 
•    Ensure data integrity to support compliance and business decision-making 

Employee Experience & Engagement
•    Support recognition programs, milestones, and employee rewards 
•    Coordinate engagement events, trainings, and company-wide initiatives 
•    Manage onboarding materials, communications, and employee touchpoints 
•    Track engagement data and recommend improvements 

HR Support & Compliance
•    Provide guidance on HR policies, processes, and procedures 
•    Identify and escalate compliance or employee relations concerns 
•    Support change initiatives through communication and coordination 
•    Ensure adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements 
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WHERE YOU’LL GROW 
In addition to your core responsibilities, you’ll gain experience supporting more strategic work, including:
•    Partnering with leaders to understand team needs, challenges, and priorities 
•    Supporting workforce planning and recruiting coordination efforts 
•    Contributing to HR data analysis to identify trends and business insights 
•    Assisting with employee relations case coordination and documentation 
•    Supporting change management and organizational initiatives 
•    Helping translate HR policies into practical, business-facing solutions 

You won’t be expected to “own” all Partner responsibilities—but you will learn them, contribute to them, and grow into them over time.
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WHAT YOU BRING
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
•    1–3 years of HR, payroll, or administrative experience 
•    Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
•    Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment 
•    Ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams 
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WHY MERITON
•    High-growth environment with real career acceleration 
•    Exposure to both operational and strategic HR work 
•    Opportunity to support multiple business lines across a national platform 
•    A culture built on accountability, ownership, and execution 
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WHO YOU ARE
You’re someone who:
•    Takes pride in getting the details right 
•    Wants to understand the “why” behind the work—not just the task 
•    Is eager to grow from execution into influence 
•    Thrives in an environment where expectations are high and growth is real