HR Specialist

Overview

About Us

Just Kids Autism Center provides warm, evidence-based therapy for children and youth (ages 18 months–21 years) on the autism spectrum. Services include applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy- always delivered with genuine family partnerships. Just Kids Autism Center+1

Our mission is to support children with autism and their families in a compassionate, inclusive environment that emphasizes growth, dignity, and long-term success.

Position Summary

We are seeking an HR Specialist with autism-specific experience who will support HR operations, recruitment, on boarding, and training-with a focus on nurturing an inclusive environment that understands and accommodates the needs of neurodivergent staff and the unique culture of an autism-focused organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, interviewing, reference checks).
• Develop structured, accessible onboarding processes that align with neurodiverse needs and support consistent learning.
• Provide orientation to new staff, introducing them to our mission, programs (ABA, Speech, OT), and values.
• Collaborate with program leads to ensure new hires receive clear, supportive training pathways and understand expectations.

Autism-Inclusive HR Support

• Adapt HR materials- training guides, communication tools, performance reviews — for clarity, structure, and accessibility (mindful of neurodiverse communication/learning styles).
• Support supervisors/managers in using effective communication strategies with neurodiverse employees, including accommodations when needed.
• Serve as an internal resource for reasonable accommodations and ADA-compliant processes.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Handle employee relations: coaching, conflict resolution, performance conversations, and documentation.
• Support formal HR processes (discipline, performance management, terminations) when necessary, ensuring fairness and respect.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, and consistent delivery of required labor notices and documentation.

Training & Development

• Help coordinate or deliver training relevant to working in an autism-centric therapy environment (e.g. neurodiversity awareness, communication, team collaboration, caregiver-family dynamics).
• Partner with program leads to support ongoing staff development, competency-building and professional growth.

Culture & Engagement

• Support initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Assist with staff engagement efforts, team-building, recognition of contributions, and staff retention strategies.

HR Operations & Administrative Support

• Support HR administrative tasks: record-keeping, benefits coordination (as applicable), onboarding paperwork, compliance documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability in all HR processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated experience working directly with individuals on the autism spectrum (in clinical, therapeutic, educational, job-coaching, or related contexts).
• 2–4+ years of HR-related experience (recruitment, on boarding, employee relations, or administration).
• Strong understanding of accommodation needs, neurodiversity, and how to support neurodiverse individuals in a workplace context.
• Excellent communication skills -both verbal and written -with ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Capacity to create structured, predictable HR processes that support consistency and fairness.

Preferred:

• Experience working in behavioral therapy, autism services, or therapeutic care settings.
• Experience (or comfort) in supporting staff in child- and family-centered service environments.
• Training or certification in HR (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) or learning/organization development.
• Experience or willingness to help build inclusion / neurodiversity-friendly workplace culture.

Why Join Just Kids Autism Center?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact -supporting children with autism and their families.
• A mission-driven environment focused on compassion, inclusivity, and growth.
• A chance to help build and shape HR and workplace culture in a specialized, meaningful setting.
• Working with a team that values collaboration, support, and long-term dedication.

About Us

Just Kids Autism Center provides warm, evidence-based therapy for children and youth (ages 18 months–21 years) on the autism spectrum. Services include applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy-always delivered with genuine family partnerships. Just Kids Autism Center+1

Our mission is to support children with autism and their families in a compassionate, inclusive environment that emphasizes growth, dignity, and long-term success.

Position Summary

We are seeking an HR Specialist with autism-specific experience who will support HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and training -with a focus on nurturing an inclusive environment that understands and accommodates the needs of neurodivergent staff and the unique culture of an autism-focused organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, interviewing, reference checks).
• Develop structured, accessible onboarding processes that align with neurodiverse needs and support consistent learning.
• Provide orientation to new staff, introducing them to our mission, programs (ABA, Speech, OT), and values.
• Collaborate with program leads to ensure new hires receive clear, supportive training pathways and understand expectations.

Autism-Inclusive HR Support

• Adapt HR materials- training guides, communication tools, performance reviews -for clarity, structure, and accessibility (mindful of neurodiverse communication/learning styles).
• Support supervisors/managers in using effective communication strategies with neurodiverse employees, including accommodations when needed.
• Serve as an internal resource for reasonable accommodations and ADA-compliant processes.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Handle employee relations: coaching, conflict resolution, performance conversations, and documentation.
• Support formal HR processes (discipline, performance management, terminations) when necessary, ensuring fairness and respect.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, and consistent delivery of required labor notices and documentation.

Training & Development

• Help coordinate or deliver training relevant to working in an autism-centric therapy environment (e.g. neurodiversity awareness, communication, team collaboration, caregiver-family dynamics).
• Partner with program leads to support ongoing staff development, competency-building and professional growth.

Culture & Engagement

• Support initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Assist with staff engagement efforts, team-building, recognition of contributions, and staff retention strategies.

HR Operations & Administrative Support

• Support HR administrative tasks: record-keeping, benefits coordination (as applicable), onboarding paperwork, compliance documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability in all HR processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated experience working directly with individuals on the autism spectrum (in clinical, therapeutic, educational, job-coaching, or related contexts).
• 2–4+ years of HR-related experience (recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, or administration).
• Strong understanding of accommodation needs, neurodiversity, and how to support neurodiverse individuals in a workplace context.
• Excellent communication skills -both verbal and written -with ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Capacity to create structured, predictable HR processes that support consistency and fairness.

Preferred:

• Experience working in behavioral therapy, autism services, or therapeutic care settings.
• Experience (or comfort) in supporting staff in child- and family-centered service environments.
• Training or certification in HR (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) or learning/organization development.
• Experience or willingness to help build inclusion / neurodiversity-friendly workplace culture.

Why Join Just Kids Autism Center?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact -supporting children with autism and their families.
• A mission-driven environment focused on compassion, inclusivity, and growth.
• A chance to help build and shape HR and workplace culture in a specialized, meaningful setting.
• Working with a team that values collaboration, support, and long-term dedication.

"Compensation depends on experience, including HR background and autism-service experience."

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN Required)

Work Location: In person