Overview

HR Specialist 2 Department: Human Resources Division: Human Resources At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission of Honor God. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. The HR Specialist plays a vital role on our team by supporting every stage of the employee lifecycle with integrity, accuracy, and a genuine care for people. This position is responsible for new hire processing, drug screening and background check coordination, HR data management and interviewing support. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment and is energized by serving others, possesses strong administrative support capabilities, and demonstrates a willingness to do what is necessary to support the team. As the HR Specialist, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below: Essential Functions: Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures. Coordinate and complete all new hire paperwork including offer letters, I-9 verification and system access requests. Serve as the primary point of contact for new employees from offer acceptance through Day 1 orientation. Ensure all pre-employment requirements are met prior to start date, including background checks, drug screenings and required documentation. Administer the company's drug screening and background check programs, including scheduling pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing. Liaise with third-party testing vendors to ensure timely results and proper chain-of-custody documentation. Maintain strict confidentiality of all screening results and communicate outcomes to appropriate HR leadership only. Track and report screening metrics to support compliance and audit readiness. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in ADP, including new hires, terminations, etc. Audit HR data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies before they affect payroll or compliance reporting. Support the preparation of reports, dashboards, and data exports as directed by HR leadership. Ensure all electronic and paper files meet EEOC and applicable federal and state recordkeeping requirements. Maintain an organized, accessible and compliant filing system for all HR documents including personnel files, benefit records and policy acknowledgements in ADP. Process and file documentation related to FMLA, workers' compensation, and other leave accommodation requests; communicate such to payroll and HR Director. Assist in preparing and distributing HR communications, offer letters, and policy updates. Prepare job descriptions with manager input and work with HR leadership and HRIS/Payroll to build and post positions as needed. Conduct initial phone screens for hourly and entry-level positions to assess minimum qualifications, culture fit, and interest level. Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers. Collect and organize candidate feedback and disposition records in ADP. Support job fairs, campus events and community recruiting initiatives as needed. Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures in a timely and professional manner. Assist with HR projects, initiatives and special assignments as directed by HR leadership. Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment. Supports team members through collaboration, training assistance and knowledge sharing to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity. Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Associate's d