The HR Specialist Benefits and Compliance supports a variety of human resource processes throughout the multistate operations of New Horizon Enterprises which includes assisting with the administering of benefit plans communicating with employees and supporting HR process improvements. Additionally this role is responsible for employee data verification and HRIS entry and may also provide administrative support to the human resource function as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manages the unemployment insurance and workers compensation processes for all NHA and KBH locations.
- Assists with employee communication to ensure thoughtful cadence and consistency.
- Acts as the liaison between the employees and the insurance providers.
- Maintains produces and analyzes weekly and monthly benefits reports.
- Audits monthly benefits invoices to ensure accuracy and takes necessary steps to reconcile discrepancies.
- Assist with employee benefits planning and administration including enrollments plan changes and terminations.
- Handles employee and management inquiries regarding salary benefits and other employment/policy related questions.
- Oversees the employee termination process to ensure all compliance and best practice requirements are met.
- Reviews audits and approves school staff wage increases prior to payroll processing.
- Assist with OSHA compliance.
- Ensures accurate filing of EEO1 reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelors degree in human resources or related field.
- 12 years of experience in human resources preferably benefits administration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive business relationships.Proficiency in Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Must be adaptable to various competing priorities.
- Highly detailed and organized.
- A selfstarter and take the initiative to improve processes.
Preferred:
- Prior experience with HRIS (i.e. UKG Paycom Workday etc..
- Prior experience in unemployment insurance and workers compensation.
- Working knowledge of human resource principles practices and procedures.
- Prior experience in the service or education industry.
- PHR or SHRMCP preferred.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
- Annual base salary range will start at $55000
- Bonus potential:Up to $1000/year (paid out quarterly)
- Company sponsored medical dental vision life and disability insurance.
- 401(K) plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Onsite fitness facility
- BestinClass Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous childcare discounts at any New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill locations across the U.S.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an allinclusive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements New Horizon Academy reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary or desired. E.O.E.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority