Benefits HR Generalist

The Benefits & Payroll HR Generalist is the primary administrator of Alto-Shaams benefits programs and compliance function. This role manages relationships with all benefits of brokers (health 401K wellness) and ensures the organization remains compliant with federal state and local regulations.

The ideal candidate for a Benefits and Payroll HR Generalist would be able to do the following:

1. Benefits Management 
   • Own the design implementation and ongoing administration of all employee benefit programs (health dental vision life disability wellness) 
   • Manage relationships with all benefits brokers and vendors health 401K and wellness 
   • Partner with brokers to analyze cost trends conduct annual plan reviews and evaluate market competitiveness 
   • Collaborate with leadership to align benefits strategy with business objectives and budget 
   • Oversee open enrollment planning communication and execution 
   • Manage all benefits changes including new hire enrollments qualifying life events and terminations 
2. Compliance 
   • Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment regulations (ERISA COBRA ACA FMLA FLSA etc.) 
   • Own Form 5500 filing coordination and annual plan compliance audits 
   • Monitor 401K and pension plan compliance in partnership with plan administrator and auditors 
   • Stay current on regulatory changes and proactively update processes plans and communications 
   • Maintain accurate and audit-ready benefits and payroll records 
3. International Benefits Management and Payroll Delivery Partner 
   • Serve as the primary point of coordination for international HR service providers and vendors 
   • Manage vendor contracts SLAs and performance reviews in partnership with HR leadership 
   • Ensure international employee onboarding offboarding and data accuracy are maintained across systems 
   • Support coordination of international payroll delivery through external HR providers 
   • Assist in monitoring vendor agreements SLAs and employee data accuracy for international staff 
   • Partner with external benefits and payroll vendors and Finance to ensure accurate and timely international delivery 
   • Primary backup for end to end payroll processing 
   • Audit Benefits and payroll registers  

Qualifications :

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Required 

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance or related field 

• 3 years of benefits administration and payroll processing experience 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs (health retirement wellness) 

• Working knowledge of payroll processing tax withholding and payroll compliance 

• Familiarity with ERISA ACA COBRA Form 5500 and related regulations 

Preferred 

• Experience managing broker relationships and conducting annual RFP/renewal processes 

• Knowledge of international payroll and global benefits administration 

• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation 

• Experience with ADP Paylocity or similar payroll/HRIS platforms 

COMPETENCIES 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines 

• Process-driven able to build document and continuously improve operational workflows 

• Discreet and trustworthy in handling sensitive employee and financial data 

• Collaborative partner to Finance HR leadership and external vendors 

Additional Information :

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time