HR Specialist Benefits and Leaves

We are hiring a Senior HR Specialist to join our growing manufacturing team in Acton, Massachusetts. This key role focuses on administering employee benefits programs and managing leave administration while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong HR expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication
• Manage full leave administration, including FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, and workers' compensation coordination
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements for benefits and leave programs
• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including HRIS enrollment support
• Maintain accurate HRIS and benefits records and generate reports for analysis
• Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment processes
• Assist with employee training administration and maintain training records as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits and leave administration
• Strong knowledge of benefits programs, FMLA, HR compliance, and leave management
• Proficiency with HR systems and maintaining data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match and annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, bereavement leave, and eleven paid holidays
• On-site gym, wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and 529 college savings plan options
• Annual bonus