Human Resources Specialist

Driven to be the Best  

People. Performance. Purpose.  

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward. 

The Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive HR support to the organization’s corporate departments, such as Finance, IT, and Commercial, in addition to other functions. Reporting to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate Functions, this role is responsible for executing key HR processes, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting initiatives that enhance engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. 

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional with 1–2 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to gain exposure to a wide range of HR disciplines and values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. 

This role is in person at our Parsippany, NJ World Headquarters and will be in person 5 days a week with flexibility when needed. 

What You’ll Do:   

• Act as a point of contact to assist employees with day-to-day general inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and systems. 

• Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, internal transfers, promotions, and terminations. 

• Partner with HRBP and Talent Acquisition to support hiring processes including job postings and offer logistics. 

• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of Internship and Graduate program initiatives, including event coordination, communications, and tracking participant progress. 

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (e.g., Workday, UKG) and ensure compliance with data integrity standards. 

• Lead employee on-boarding including processing new hire paperwork and coordinate all candidate communications 

• Coordinate logistics for employee engagement events and HR initiatives 

• Assist HR Business Partner with day-to-day operational needs 

• Provide general administrative support to the HR function as needed 

• Conduct employee exit interviews and own the offboarding process 

• Identify trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Perks You’ll Get:  

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance 

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions 

• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills 

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more 

What We're Looking For:   

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 

• 1–2 years of HR experience in an administrative, generalist, or analyst capacity. 

• Able to prioritize in a fast paced, high pressure, constantly changing environment; Good sense of urgency and time management 

• Detail oriented; Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work 

• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others, but also the ability to work independently 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality 

• Proficient to advanced computer skills including MS Outlook, Word Excel and PowerPoint 

• Previous experience with an applicant tracking system and HR databases preferred 

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.  

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.  

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.  

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.