Senior HR Specialist

We are seeking a Senior HR Specialist for a manufacturing company in Acton. This role is responsible for administering all employee benefits and managing the full leave program while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication.
• Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers compensation coordination, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves.
• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports.
• Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling.

MUST HAVES:

• At least 3 years dedicated to benefits and leave administration
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirements
• High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity

NICE TO HAVE:

• UKG experience a plus.
• Bachelors degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment strongly preferred.