["HR Operations Specialist","HR Operations Specialist"]

Position Overview:The HR Operations Specialist is a hands-on HR professional responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll, benefits, leave management, retirement programs, HR compliance, and employee records. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, ensuring efficient HR operations, compliance with employment regulations, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about building and improving HR systems and procedures.Worksite Location:Minneapolis, MN.Salary:$75,000 - $85,000 base salaryBenefits:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own and administer end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee data within the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, job changes, and compensation updates.
• Serve as the primary HRIS administrator and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Partner with Accounting on payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and ancillary benefits.
• Support annual open enrollment and ongoing employee benefit enrollment changes and inquiries.
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve eligibility and billing issues.
• Administer employee leave programs, accommodations, return-to-work processes, and leave-related communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations and maintain accurate leave records.
• Manage administration of retirement programs, including employee enrollments, contributions, loans, distributions, compliance testing, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ACA, COBRA, and multi-state requirements.
• Maintain employee records, I-9 documentation, E-Verify compliance, and records retention processes.
• Serve as primary HR contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR operations.
• Partner with HR leadership on process improvements, system enhancements, and special projects.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in payroll, benefits administration, leave administration, and retirement plan administration.
• 7+ years of experience in HR
• Experience with HRIS platforms; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and multi-state compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong technical aptitude.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative, customer service-oriented approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.

About Versique:
Versique:/ver-seek/adj.being both versatile and unique;n.a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on theInc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companiesand theMinneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 listfor 2023. We are also consistently recognized as aStar Tribune Top Workplaceand were named aBest Place to Work in 2022by theMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status

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