Human Resource Specialist

Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

We are seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable HR Specialist to support and manage key HR functions including Payroll, Benefits Administration, Leave of Absence (LOA) Management, and Compliance.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, effective benefits delivery, compliant HR practices, and consistently delivering a remarkable employee experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Payroll Administration


* Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.


* Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.


* Collaborate with Finance and HR teams for payroll reporting and reconciliation.

Benefits Administration


* Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.


* Serve as a primary contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution.


* Coordinate annual open enrollment and manage vendor relationships.

Leave of Absence Administration


* Manage all types of employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, personal, parental, etc.) from initiation through return-to-work.


* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and internal policies.


* Communicate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure a smooth leave process.

Compliance


* Ensure HR practices comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA).


* Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.


* Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, and compliance.

General HR Support


* Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.


* Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports as needed.


* Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support continuous improvement and employee engagement.


* All other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in (Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 4 years’ relevant human resources experience including payroll and benefits administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Professional certification (CCP, CEBS, PHR or SHRM-CP) strongly preferred.


* Experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Management a plus

 

COMPETENCIES:


* Provide a remarkable employee experience.


* Lead by example.

Identify current or potential problems, take ownership and see them through to resolution.


* Act as a unified team.

Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively communicate with and help others, within and across departments.


* Ability to work independently.


* Must be a team player, willing to learn and support others


* Solid knowledge of relative laws (§125, ERISA, HIPAA, Wage & Hour, FLSA...