Human Resources Specialist
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
About Roberts Resorts & Communities:
At Roberts Resorts & Communities we make a genuine change in every life we touch. Thats why as a company our goal comes down to this single purpose: to build community and fulfill dreams. We achieve results by being passionate resourceful collaborative and committed to integrity and epic customer service.
Our growing portfolio of manufactured home communities RV resorts and vacation destinations provides welcoming places where residents and guests can connect create lasting memories and feel at home.
Position Summary:
The HR Operations Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department including payroll benefits leave administration workers compensation employee records HRIS administration and employee support.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized responsive detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deadlines. The HR Operations Specialist works closely with the HR Director to ensure employee information is accurate recurring HR responsibilities are completed in a timely manner and employees and leaders receive consistent HR support.
What youll do:
Payroll & HRIS
- Support bi-weekly payroll processing including reviewing timecards PTO unpaid time and other payroll items.
- Maintain the payroll log throughout each payroll cycle.
- Complete new hire onboarding.
- Initiate workflows to process employee changes including terminations transfers compensation changes supervisor changes and cost-center changes.
- Maintain accurate employee information in Paylocity.
- Maintain accurate PTO balances and complete scheduled PTO updates.
- Assist with HRIS audits and data cleanup.
Benefits & 401(k)
- Process benefit enrollments changes and terminations.
- Assist employees with routine benefit and 401(k) questions.
- Maintain accurate benefit records in Paylocity and carrier systems.
- Support Open Enrollment administration and employee communications.
Leave of Absence & Workers Compensation
- Coordinate day-to-day administration of FMLA and other leaves of absence.
- Maintain accurate LOA files documentation correspondence and tracking.
- Follow up with employees and managers regarding required leave documentation and return-to-work information.
- Report workers compensation claims and maintain complete WC files and tracking.
- Follow up on open claims and required documentation.
- Escalate complex leave accommodation or WC matters to the HR Director.
HR Operations
- Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
- Process termination documentation and required notices.
- Process PINs and create the monthly Birthday and Anniversary Calendar.
- Coordinate HR notifications to IT Accounting and other departments.
- Prepare exit letters and other routine employee correspondence.
- Monitor the HR inbox and respond to routine employee and manager requests.
- Assist with HR compliance audits and recordkeeping.
- Support Trainual administration including employee assignments reporting and completion tracking.
- Assist the HR Director with HR projects and other department initiatives.
What it takes to succeed:
- Payroll support is accurate organized and completed by established deadlines with the payroll log maintained throughout each payroll cycle.
- New hire onboarding is completed accurately and timely ensuring employees are ready for their first day.
- Employee change workflows are initiated accurately and promptly with complete information and supporting documentation for HR Director review and completion.
- Employee information PTO balances benefit records and personnel files are accurate and current.
- Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation cases are actively managed with complete files current tracking timely follow-up and appropriate escalation when needed.
- Termination documentation exit letters departmental notifications PINs and monthly birthday and anniversary calendars are completed by established deadlines.
- The HR inbox is consistently monitored and employees and leaders receive timely responses and follow-through.
- Recurring responsibilities are tracked and completed without repeated reminders.
- Errors missing information and potential compliance issues are identified and brought to the HR Directors attention promptly.
- The HR Director can rely on the Specialist to independently manage assigned day-to-day HR responsibilities while escalating matters that require additional review or decision-making.
Qualifications
- 24 years of Human Resources experience preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Operations role.
- Hands-on payroll and benefits administration experience preferred.
- Experience with HRIS/payroll systems required; Paylocity experience preferred.
- Exposure to FMLA/leave administration and workers compensation preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment requirements.
- Experience supporting a multi-state or multi-location workforce is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail organization follow-through and time management.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary STD LTD Accident Critical Illness
- PTO 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Inclusive community environment
- Complimentary stay at one of our resorts
Commitment to Diversity:
Roberts Resorts & Communities stands firm in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. We believe in a workplace free from discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other protected characteristic. Diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where authenticity is valued and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We empower individuals to reach their full potential and contribute their best. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated voices are heard and excellence thrives.
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