Specialist - HR Data & Benefits

Your Responsibilities

Employee Support & Data Accuracy

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  Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

• Provide timely and accurate issue resolution with a focus on customer service.

• Maintain and update employee records to ensure payroll and benefits data accuracy.

• Lead employee communications for change management initiatives, including drafting and distributing required notices for payroll and benefits.

Leave Management

• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leave types.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave policies, eligibility, documentation, and status updates.

• Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate processing of leave-related pay and benefits adjustments.

• Monitor compliance with federal and state leave regulations and maintain accurate leave records.

• Support return-to-work processes and ensure seamless reintegration of employees post-leave.

Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance to reconcile data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.

• Support audits and regulatory filings.

• Assist in developing and implementing payroll and benefit policies and procedures.

Benefits Administration

• Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

• Administer and audit benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness.

• Lead division open enrollment, qualifying life events, and COBRA tracking.

• Coordinate wellness activities with the vendors and take lead in organizing programs.

• Ensure compliance with ACA, MHPAEA, and other applicable regulations

Data Auditing

• Maintain employee records in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Dayforce).

• Ensure updates to job status, compensation, and personal data are accurate and timely.

• Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and internal controls.

Who we are looking for

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist or in a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Dayforce).

Key Skills

• Leave Management

• Benefits

• Process & Compliance

• Excellent Communication

• Payroll Fundamentals

Your preferred qualifications