HR & Culture Specialist

True Independent Holdings
Columbia, MO
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with HR administration experience and a passion for culture-building will find this hybrid role in a multi-entity environment rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with HR administration experience and a passion for culture-building will find this hybrid role in a multi-entity environment rewarding.
    — “Help activate MTP's shared cultural identity by coordinating team events, internal communications, and initiatives”
  • Individuals who enjoy both structured processes and creative employee engagement programs
    — “Comfortable with both detail-oriented HR administration and creative, people-focused programming”
  • Professionals seeking a career in a growing company with strong development opportunities
    — “Amazing opportunities for career development”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a permanent US work authorization due to the lack of visa sponsorship
    — “Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis”
  • This position involves a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office weekly
    — “Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with onboarding and employee engagement programs in your resume and interview responses
    — “Coordinate the new employee experience across agencies: prepare onboarding schedules and materials”
  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate diverse events
    — “Ability to coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee events for diverse audiences”
  • Showcase your skills in summarizing survey data and providing actionable insights
    — “Familiarity with administering employee surveys and summarizing results clearly”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful coordination of team events
  • positive feedback from new hires
  • improved employee engagement
Typical background
1-3 years of HR experiencebackground in people operations or culture-focused roles

Skills & requirements

Required

HR AdministrationEvent CoordinationTraining Program ManagementPerformance Review Process SupportEmployee Engagement Survey Administration

Preferred

Onboarding CoordinationLearning And Development Program ManagementEmployee Recognition Initiative Coordination

Stack & domain

HR AdministrationProcess ExecutionOnboardingLearning And Development ProgramsPerformance Review ProcessEmployee Engagement SurveysEmployee Recognition InitiativesCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailDiscretionIntegrityLearningOpen To FeedbackWilling To Take InitiativeTeamworkHRCultureTrainingPerformance ReviewsEmployee EngagementRecognition

About the role

Original posting from True Independent Holdings via Greenhouse

Open position in Columbia, MO; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The HR & Culture Specialist supports the day-to-day work of HR and helps bring MTP's culture to life across the network. This role pairs HR administration and process execution with hands-on culture, onboarding, and learning programs. You will work with the Head of HR and agency leadership to run programs, keep processes organized, and make sure employees feel welcomed, supported, and connected. It is a strong opportunity to build a career in HR and culture while contributing to something new.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Help activate MTP's shared cultural identity by coordinating team events, internal communications, and initiatives that bring the company's values to life for employees day to day.

Coordinate the new employee experience across agencies: prepare onboarding schedules and materials, welcome new hires, check in during the first 90 days, and gather feedback to improve the journey.

Assist with learning and development programs by scheduling trainings and workshops, managing registrations and logistics, and tracking participation and completion.

Support the network-wide performance review process by maintaining review templates and timelines, sending reminders, tracking completion, and answering employee and manager questions.

Help identify skill gaps by compiling manager input, employee feedback, and training data; share findings and suggest training resources to the Head of HR and leadership.

Administer employee engagement surveys and pulse checks; compile results, spot trends, and prepare summaries and recommendations for HR and agency leadership.

Coordinate employee recognition initiatives, including planning programs, communicating them across the network, and tracking participation.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1–3 years of experience in an HR, people operations, employee engagement, or culture-focused role; internships or specialist-level experience count.

Exposure to onboarding, training coordination, employee events, or surveys preferred.

Experience in a multi-entity or agency environment is a plus.

Skills:

Ability to coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee events for diverse audiences.

Familiarity with administering employee surveys and summarizing results clearly.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, from a clear policy reminder to an engaging culture announcement.

Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Traits:

Comfortable with both detail-oriented HR administration and creative, people-focused programming.

Eager to learn, open to feedback, and willing to take initiative and try new ideas.

High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential employee and organizational information.

Genuine interest in how people grow, connect, and experience their work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required.

Licenses / Certifications: None required. PHR, SHRM-CP, or a similar HR certification is a plus, and candidates working toward one are encouraged to apply.

Total Perks Package

The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story

Amazing opportunities for career development

Recognition programs

Employee referral bonus

Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Fun and collaborative work environment

Casual dress code

Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match

Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day

Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

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Source: True Independent Holdings careers (Greenhouse)

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