Human Resources Specialist (Contract)

Avride – Austin, Texas, United States (On-site)

About the Team

At Avride, we’re shaping the future of autonomous mobility. With a highly technical culture and a team of global talent, we move fast, think boldly, and build safely. As we continue to scale, we’re seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will be a key partner in delivering exceptional recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience programs.

About the Role

As an HR Specialist at Avride, you’ll serve as the bridge between candidates, new hires, and the broader employee community. Your focus will be on attracting top talent, ensuring seamless onboarding, and supporting initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention. This role is ideal for a motivated HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to directly shape the employee journey.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment & Hiring

Assist with scheduling interviews and act a primary point of contact for candidates ensuring timely communication.
Manage candidate communications and provide a positive, professional experience throughout the interview process.
Support university partnerships, career fairs, and recruiting events to build a strong pipeline of diverse talent.

Onboarding & Integration

Own the onboarding process from offer acceptance through the first 90 days, ensuring new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and supported.
Facilitate orientation sessions and collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to provide a smooth start.
Maintain accurate new hire documentation and digital HR files.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
Support team events, offsites, and volunteer opportunities that reinforce Avride’s mission and values.
Act as a resource for employee questions, guiding them toward solutions with care and clarity.

People Operations Support

Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies, templates, and job descriptions.
Collaborate with the HR team to ensure compliance and efficient HR operations.
Track HR metrics and provide insights on recruitment and engagement trends.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
3+ years of HR experience, with direct exposure to recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.
Proven ability to deliver excellent candidate and employee experiences in a fast-paced setting.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to balance competing priorities.
Interpersonal skills that build trust and credibility across all levels.
Tech-savvy and comfortable working with HRIS, ATS, and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Greenhouse, etc.).

What We Offer

A collaborative, people-first culture in a mission-driven organization.
Hands-on exposure to full-cycle HR in a growing tech company.
Opportunities for career development in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

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