What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist - Benefits & Compliance position at New Horizon Academy?
The HR Specialist – Benefits and Compliance supports a variety of human resource processes throughout the multi-state 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 EEO-1 reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
- 1-2 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 self-starter 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 SHRM-CP preferred.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
- Annual base salary will start at $55,000
- Bonus potential: Up to $1,000/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
- Best-in-Class 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 all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, New Horizon Academy reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired. E.O.E.
Salary : $55,000 - $58,000
