HR & Benefits Administrator

Position Summary

The HR & Benefits Administrator plays a key role on our administrative team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while overseeing essential human resources functions. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can work independently, handle a wide variety of tasks, and thrive in a dynamic environment. You will support employees across the organization and be a resource for HR, benefits, and administrative needs.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all employee benefits questions, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness
• Manage and maintain all insurance carrier portals, ensuring timely updates for new hires, terminations, and qualifying life events
• Support open enrollment processes, including communications, employee assistance, data entry, and troubleshooting
• Ensure accuracy of benefit deductions and coordinate with payroll for updates or corrections
• Communicate benefit options, eligibility, and changes clearly to employees
• Maintain employee insurance files and ensure confidentiality and compliance
• Work with brokers and carriers on enrollments, discrepancies, audits, and reporting
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all positions, including job postings, screening, interviewing support, and offer letter preparation
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, orientations, and exit procedures
• Communicate employee benefits clearly and accurately; assist with enrollment, changes, and employee questions
• Coach managers and employees on policies, procedures, and best practices to support a consistent, compliant workplace
• Maintain and update job descriptions; support the employee evaluation process and assist with performance improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Administer and update the HRIS, including employee setup, changes, and benefits data
• Post updates, policy changes, and employee communications in the HRIS portal
• Maintain accurate personnel files and documentation
• Review and process bi-weekly payroll hours with a focus on benefit deductions and adjustments
• Monitor hours for OSHA reporting and maintain safety certifications
• Manage company-wide birthday recognition and the anniversary program, including milestone tracking, ordering, and distribution
• Coordinate company apparel, including sizing, ordering, and vendor communication
• Plan and coordinate company luncheons and similar employee engagement events
• Office support duties include greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, manage incoming and outgoing mail, maintain office supply inventory and place orders
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or relevant experience; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
• Proven office management, administrative or assistant experience
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Skills

• Experience with an ERP system preferred
• Experience with HRIS (Paylocity)
• Experience with Payroll a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person