Benefits HR Generalist

Alto-Shaam•Menomonee Falls, WI

About The Position

The Benefits HR Generalist is the primary administrator of Alto-Shaam’s benefits programs, and compliance function. This role manages relationships with all benefits of brokers (health, 401K, wellness), and ensures the organization remains compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
3+ years of benefits administration and payroll processing experience
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness)
Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, and payroll compliance
Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, and related regulations
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Process-driven — able to build, document, and continuously improve operational workflows
Discreet and trustworthy in handling sensitive employee and financial data
Collaborative partner to Finance, HR leadership, and external vendors

Nice To Haves

Experience managing broker relationships and conducting annual RFP/renewal processes
Knowledge of international payroll and global benefits administration
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation
Experience with ADP, Paylocity, or similar payroll/HRIS platforms

Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of all employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness)
Manage relationships with all benefits brokers and vendors — health, 401K, and wellness
Partner with brokers to analyze cost trends, conduct annual plan reviews, and evaluate market competitiveness
Collaborate with leadership to align benefits strategy with business objectives and budget
Oversee open enrollment planning, communication, and execution
Manage all benefits changes including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations (ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)
Own Form 5500 filing coordination and annual plan compliance audits
Monitor 401K and pension plan compliance in partnership with plan administrator and auditors
Stay current on regulatory changes and proactively update processes, plans, and communications
Maintain accurate and audit-ready benefits and payroll records
Serve as the primary point of coordination for international HR service providers and vendors
Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews in partnership with HR leadership
Ensure international employee onboarding, offboarding, and data accuracy are maintained across systems
Support coordination of international payroll delivery through external HR providers
Assist in monitoring vendor agreements, SLAs, and employee data accuracy for international staff
Partner with external benefits and payroll vendors and Finance to ensure accurate and timely international delivery
Primary backup for end to end payroll processing
Audit Benefits and payroll registers