Role : HR Specialist (Temp to Hire)
Location : Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Parsippany, NJ
Duration : 6-month contract to hire
Responsibilities :
- Administer all employee benefits programs, including retirement plans, health insurance, disability programs, and more.
- Serve as a liaison to Payroll / Finance for resolving open items, system issues, and benefits / deduction processing.
- Process invoices for benefits and HR technology vendors in a timely manner.
- Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws related to benefits; coordinate company benefits with government-sponsored programs.
- Lead open enrollment processes, drive plan participation, and enhance employee engagement.
- Work with brokers and vendors to resolve benefits inquiries, perform nondiscrimination testing, process Form 5500s, and manage all related communications.
- Ensure compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other applicable laws.
- Prepare and file reports and applications required by federal and state agencies (e.g., IRS, DOL).
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions with payroll and coordinate with Accounting / Finance.
- Act as the HRIS / HCM system administrator and manage data feeds with vendors.
- Develop and maintain an effective report library and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Track employee leaves and requests for accommodations.
- Handle special projects as assigned.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in HR Benefits Administration.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, INDEX, MATCH, formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.).
- Experience with SaaS-based payroll or HCM systems (Ceridian / Dayforce preferred).
- Knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
- Certification by SHRM (CP) or HRCI (PHR) is a plus.
Experience in customer and employee relations.
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