Human Resources Manager

Mason Companies, Inc.•Chippewa Falls, WI

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Human Resources Generalist to specialist in HRIS and Benefits to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll own the administration and optimization of our HRIS platform and employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and an exceptional employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of HR experience with a focus on HRIS and benefits administration.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. Will consider 5+ years of progressively responsible and relevant experience and certification or associate degree in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience required.
Experience with an HRIS is required.
Experience in benefits administration is required.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and directed; able to take initiative and feedback.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Solid understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.
Strong project management and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
Experience with payroll and self-funded insurance plans preferred
SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
Experience with self-funded insurance plans is preferred.
Payroll experience is preferred.
Prior experience in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and seamless integration with payroll
Oversee benefits administration, including plan design, vendor management, and compliance.
Lead open enrollment and employee education initiatives for benefits programs.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve HR processes and reporting dashboards.
Stay current on HR technology trends, benefits regulations, and best practices.
Responsible for administration of benefits programs, including plan design, assisting with vendor selection and relations, communication, documentation and compliance.
Analyzes and provides recommendations on the organization’s current benefits, as well as recommends new programs, to ensure a balance between control of costs, compliance, and Mason’s philosophy.
In coordination with payroll, manages leave of absence programs and works with vendor/partners.
Responsible for data entry of employee information to ensure information is accurate for payroll and benefit processing.
Works cross-functionally to educate all employees on benefit plan, design, and practices.
Acts as administrator for the companies HRIS system and maintains, tests, and implements all changes and processes within the HRIS as well as Works collectively with Payroll and Information Systems to ensure proper functionality of the HRIS across the business.
Leads open enrollment meetings and creates or oversees creation of various documents and handouts.
Acts as a liaison with benefit vendor partners for invoicing, reporting, contracting and other matters of significance.
Maintains and creates reporting dashboards and records for benefit programs.
Provides support and guidance to the human resources business partner, management, and other staff when complex, sensitive, or specialized issues arise.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Provides and compiles data for various regulatory audits, reports, and testing.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
Manages company human resources administrative documents such as employee files, job descriptions, handbook, policies and SOP’s.
Complete special projects upon request.
Maintain memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to the industry.
Assist with new hire orientations and other trainings.
Supports the payroll department by reviewing bi-weekly payroll runs and acting as the payroll back-up.
Assists with recruiting as directed.
Assists with employee relations matters as needed.