HR Onboarding and Benefits Specialist

Pattern • Lehi, UT

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

We need a HR Onboarding and Benefits Specialist to support an exceptional employee experience from offer acceptance through long-term success. In this role, you’ll own the onboarding journey, support benefits administration, and partner closely with candidates, employees, and leaders to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-first HR operations.This is a full-time role and will work a hybrid schedule based in Lehi, Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-2+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR administrative role with demonstrated ownership and initiative
• Strong knowledge of benefits programs and experience supporting benefits administration
• Hands-on experience with onboarding new employees and supporting candidates through the hiring process
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic in sensitive situations
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end onboarding for new hires, including background checks, desk setup, system access, and new hire orientation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for onboarding candidates, guiding them through paperwork, timelines, and benefits enrollment.
• Support benefits administration by assisting employees with enrollments, life event changes, and questions related to health, wellness, and retirement programs.
• Proactively gather employee feedback on benefits and onboarding experiences, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly review the health and utilization of our benefits plans, partnering with brokers and vendors to flag risks, cost drivers, and improvement areas.
• Research and recommend enhancements to benefits offerings that support employee well-being, competitiveness, and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with recruiting, payroll, and HR leadership to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and related systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding and benefits processes through automation, documentation, and clearer employee communications.
• Support annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee education efforts.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Casual Dress Code
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) match. Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level