ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries, providing clear and accurate information. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and ACA requirements. Oversees employees records, changes, training and reporting for all employees.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance across various HR functions, including maintaining employee records, preparing employee file audits, FMLA paperwork, short term disability and supporting all HR initiatives and programs.
• Recruitment Support: Arrange postings for job openings, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and facilitating the hiring process.
• Compliance & Record Keeping: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation.
• Employee Training: Maintain employee training records and ensure compliance with company policies. Administer training needs for employees.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and employees are integrated smoothly into the organization. Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and the management of employee records.
• Payroll & Benefits: Performs weekly and bi-weekly payroll. Supports and maintains payroll and benefits functions within HRIS. Coordinates and oversees annual benefits enrollment.
• Maintains and administers employee handbook utilizing SharePoint.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, CEBS) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role. Understanding of HR Law including FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, EEOC, ADEA
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software (e.g., Paycor/Paychex) a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex benefits issues.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must possess to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions for this position.
• Individual's daily routine will consist mostly of technical, administrative work with occasional exposure to the manufacturing environment, which may have some abnormal variations in temperature, unavoidable fumes, noise, and atmospheric conditions. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including a respirator, must be worn in designated areas.
• Individual must possess the ability to perform light physical activity, which includes occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, standing, walking, sitting, manual dexterity, repetitive hand, and finger motion.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.