HRIS & Benefits Specialist

The HRIS & Benefits Specialist is detail-oriented and service-focused and provides support to employee benefits administration, HRIS data maintenance, and monthly salary payroll processing. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate employee records, dependable benefits operations, and a positive employee experience across the organization.

The ideal candidate is organized, confidential, and committed to delivering high-quality HR support.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions and support. Administer employee benefit, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and HSA/FSA plans during new hire enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event (QLE) changes. Audit benefit eligibility and payroll deductions for accuracy and compliance.

Work with benefit carriers and vendors to resolve discrepancies. Support annual Open Enrollment, including system updates and employee assistance. Assist with ACA‑related reporting and documentation. Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS, including hires, changes, leaves, and terminations. Perform routine HRIS data audits and correct errors.

Assist with HRIS updates, testing, and troubleshooting. Support monthly salary payroll by entering and validating HR‑related changes and deductions. Review salary timekeeping exceptions (PTO, holidays, leaves) for accuracy. Respond to employee questions regarding payroll‑related issues. Support onboarding and offboarding, including benefits setup and system tasks.

Maintain organized and compliant HR files and documentation. Assist with HR compliance tasks such as I‑9 processing and required notices. Provide responsive, high‑quality HR support to employees and supervisors. Participate in HR projects and process improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of experience in HR, benefits administration, HRIS work, or payroll support. Strong understanding of employee benefit programs and related compliance requirements. High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in ADP, Power Bi and other Microsoft Excel programing is a plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with multi-state payroll and tax filings. Strongly driven to perform with a high level of professionalism. Ability to respect and maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Ability to communicate at various levels within the organization. Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and reporting tools. Productive working independently or with others. Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. Taghleef Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.