HR Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous HR Specialist to be part of the operational backbone of our Human Resources department. This is a pivotal, hands-on role where you will manage the accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of all critical HR functions—from compensation and benefits to HRIS administration and complex leave management. (Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000)

If you thrive on data integrity, optimizing HR processes, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities: What You'll Be Doing

HRIS & Compensation Administration

• Serve as the Superuser and Trainer for our HRIS (Rippling experience highly preferred), optimizing workflows and supporting system integrations (ATS, LMS, etc.).
• Manage personnel changes (pay, transfers, position, FTE)
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and assist in pay equity reviews to maintain fair and competitive practices.
• Generate key HR metric reports (turnover, headcount, time-to-fill) to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Benefits & Leave Management

• Manage comprehensive Benefits Administration, including new hire enrollments, QLEs, benefit invoice auditing, and coordinating the annual Open Enrollment process.
• Act as the primary employee contact for all benefits, 401(k), and EAP questions, ensuring clear and accurate information.
• Administer all aspects of complex Leave Management (FMLA, ADA, STD, Worker’s Comp), ensuring legal compliance and coordinating return-to-work accommodations.
• Manage annual 401(k) and benefits compliance audits and year-end reporting.

Compliance & HR Policy

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, EEO) across all operational functions.
• Generate mandatory annual compliance reports (EEO-1, OSHA) and respond to external agency data requests.
• Contribute to the development and revision of HR policies and procedures, ensuring clarity, consistency, and legal adherence.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a significant focus on HR operations, payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated expertise in administering and maintaining HRIS, with a strong preference for Rippling experience.
• Extensive experience with end-to-end payroll processing and timekeeping systems.
• Strong, proven knowledge of complex employment laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA).
• Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis.
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.