HR Specialist

Yokohama Off-highway Tires America - Wakefield, MA

Full-time

Wakefield, MA

About the position

The HR Specialist will oversee and manage all payroll activities and employee benefits programs, acting as the primary day-to-day contact for both employees and benefits providers. This role includes organizing and coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes, executing various HR projects as assigned by the HR Director, and conducting essential audits to ensure compliance with HR policies, including the annual 401(k) audit. The HR Specialist will also be responsible for upholding compliance with all employee-related federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees in the U.S. and Canada.
• Administer employee insurance plans, including health, dental, life, and disability, while participating in negotiating contracts and renewals.
• Execute the administration of 401(k), Roth, and other retirement savings plans.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and manage Worker's Compensation reporting.
• Organize, coordinate and conduct onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for employees.
• Coordinate and support HR audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with employee-related laws and regulations.
• Review and recommend improvements to HR processes, including the Employee Handbook.
• Assist in independent special projects within HR, such as compensation benchmarking and alignment of job titles and roles.
• Respond to employee requests.
• Collaborate with internal departments and employees at all levels.
• Propose process improvements for HR programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration, including proficiency with Payroll systems, and a thorough understanding of payroll processes and compliance with tax regulations.
• Previously experience with ADP Payroll, specifically Workforce Now highly desired.
• Proven ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships at all organizational levels.
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations, with a strong focus on multistate compliance.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR management principles, including maintaining high level of confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective presentation skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance