Generalist.Human Resources (Benefits/Payroll Focused)

Essential Functions:

• Support the administration of employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
• Assist in reviewing benefit plans for competitiveness and alignment with company policies
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions, assisting in issue resolution and escalations
• Assist with annual open enrollment, including employee communications and system updates
• Partner with the HR Manager and vendors to resolve benefits-related issues
• Maintain accurate benefits records and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, STD, and LTD cases, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and maintaining accurate records
• Assist in maintaining documentation and responding to employee inquiries related to leave of absence and benefits
• Aid in the implementation of new HR/benefits programs and provide feedback on effectiveness
• Support the administration and ongoing monitoring of the company's 401(k) plan, including employee inquiries, basic reconciliations, and coordination with plan vendors
• Provide backup support for payroll processing, including data entry and basic audits
• Assist with timekeeping and ensure employee data accuracy
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions
• Support HR reporting and administrative processes
• Make recommendations to improve, streamline, and automate HR processes for greater efficiency
• Additional duties as requested or required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally with exposure to benefits or leave administration
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (Paycom preferred), Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Hands-on, service-oriented individual with exceptional verbal, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated to proactively develop solutions with little instruction
• Ability to analyze benefit data and make logical conclusions
• Ability to work under frequent time deadlines

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -M/F/Disabled/Vet