People Services Specialist

Join a Company That Puts People First—and Wins Awards Doing It!

At Aveanna, we’re proud to create a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and inspired. Here’s what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Workplace

• Recognized for Best Leadership, Best Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, Happiness, and Top-Rated Outlook in 2025.
• Proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.

Connection & Support

• Employee Connection Groups: Spaces to share experiences and build community.
• Social Circles: Connect over shared interests—books, music, movies, and more.
• At Aveanna, your well-being matters. That’s why on Wellness Wednesday's, we give you tools to recharge, reset and refocus. 

Inclusive Growth

• Open learning sessions for all employees—because we grow stronger together.

Aveanna Cares – Service with Heart

• Every year, we pause for our Month of Service, giving you the chance to volunteer in your local community—on the clock and with your team. It’s a powerful way to give back, connect, and live our values beyond the workplace.

Real Help When You Need It Most

• Through the Aveanna Employee Relief Fund, we stand by each other during life’s toughest moments—offering financial assistance to teammates facing unexpected hardships. Because here, care goes beyond the job description.

JOB OVERVIEW
The People Services Specialist provides support for a variety of human resources (“HR”) operational tasks and is primarily responsible for developing and overseeing processes to ensure employees are effectively hired and onboarded in compliance with Aveanna policies, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This role partners with the field and other internal departments to complete pre-hire and post hire screenings; responds to a variety of inquiries from employees and managers; oversees external vendor relationships; conducts training and prepares communications to support HR initiatives; and completes other projects and assignments to support compliance, hiring, training, onboarding, terminations, or other HR functions as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers, respond to inquiries and resolve various HR-related issues.
• Responsible for full cycle review and processing of background checks, including preparation of Committee reviews and management of background check vendor, and training and assisting with background-check related issues.
• Responsible for I-9 support and oversight of the processing and completion of the E-Verify process.
• Manages vendors and works directly with outsourced external and internal partners to process unemployment claims and verifications of employment.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes to improve the delivery of programs and services.
• Provides backup and assists with responding to inquiries and managing the employee ticketing system.
• Assists in preparing information related to audits, legal inquiries, or governmental reporting as needed.
• Supports People Services programs and initiatives including orientation, enforcement of and compliance with policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, and other projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree or equivalent training plus 0 – 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• General knowledge of functional areas of Human Resources/People Services and/or Payroll.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills and has the ability to coordinate various activities in a constantly changing environment.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task to meet deadlines and coordinate various processes.
• Demonstrates a customer service orientation and responds professionally via email and phone.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a strong, supportive team player who can maintain a positive demeanor at all times.
• Requires a working knowledge of HR administration, processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of HR systems including ADP, Lawson, Workday or PeopleSoft.
• Works independently to source information and completes research. Compiles and organizes data for review and action.
• Demonstrates strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.

Preferred

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or PHR or SPHR credential preferred
• Healthcare experience a plus

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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