Benefits Specialist

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers•Portland, OR

20h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers is hiring a detail-oriented, service-minded HR, Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support employees throughout their employment journey and keep HR operations running smoothly. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager and works closely with the Finance team, providing responsive support with benefits, timekeeping, payroll reporting, and employee needs while contributing to the organization’s mission of serving people experiencing homelessness. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week and primarily onsite in Portland, Oregon. Travel to the organization’s Hillsboro location will be expected beginning in spring 2027. Compensation is $24.00–$25.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

Two years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or timekeeping/payroll support.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.
Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to serve stakeholders through a person-centered and trauma-informed lens.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing priorities, exercise discretion with confidential information, and work collaboratively.
An associate degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit or social services environment.
Direct or lived experience with homelessness, addiction, and/or low-income populations.
Understanding of issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Responsibilities

Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and employment documentation.
Support recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and employee training.
Process routine HR documentation, respond to employee questions, and assist with reporting, audits, and compliance tracking.
Help create, document, and improve HR systems and processes.
Administer benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations, and assist with open enrollment.
Respond to benefits questions and assist with reconciling benefits and timekeeping records.
Maintain benefits documentation and support leave administration and compliance reporting.
Maintain timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with employees and supervisors.
Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation, coordinating with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll information and benefit deductions.
Identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to timekeeping processes.