HR Specialist

$45,760 - $52,000/Yr

Gurstel Law Firm P C - Golden Valley, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Golden Valley, MN

About the position

As an HR Specialist at Gurstel Law Firm, P.C., you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations. This position involves administrative tasks related to employee health and welfare plans, payroll processing, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. You will act as a liaison between employees and insurance providers, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing excellent internal customer service.

Responsibilities

• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Arranges and assists onboarding for new hires.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation, and maintains I-9 files.
• Reconciles benefits statements and conducts audits of payroll and benefits programs.
• Assists with processing of terminations and the performance review process.
• Files documents into appropriate employee files and prepares correspondence as requested.
• Engages in employee relations activities and manages related programs.
• Responds to HR inquiries in compliance with regulations and provides superior internal customer service.
• Performs data entry and record keeping, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of benefits programs including health insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, dental insurance, life insurance, and 401k plans.
• Basic knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and forms (I-9, W-4, COBRA, ADA, ACA) preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and high motivation.
• Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
• Effective project management abilities with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and courteous with a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and organize in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 years of experience in a Human Resources/Payroll environment, administering timekeeping and payroll processes using software (ADP Workforce Now) preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing