Human Resources Operations Analyst - Hartson Kennedy

Formica Group North America • Marion, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartson-Kennedy Inc. manufactures and fabricates laminate countertops. We are seeking an HR Operations Analyst for our corporate offices and manufacturing facility in Marion, IN. The HR Operations Analyst supports accurate, compliant, and efficient HR operations across benefits, recruiting, onboarding, employee support, HRIS data, compliance documentation, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and process improvement. This role partners with HR leadership, managers, employees, Finance, vendors, auditors, brokers, and third-party administrators to maintain records, resolve issues, strengthen controls, and support a positive employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in HR operations, benefits, retirement plan administration, HR compliance, payroll support, recruiting coordination, or a related function.
• Experience maintaining HR records, reconciling data, resolving discrepancies, preparing reports, and supporting audits or compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of employment and benefits requirements such as EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related administration practices.
• Strong Excel, HRIS, benefits, payroll, ATS, Microsoft Office, analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, confidentiality, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with self-funded or partially self-funded benefit plans, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, compliance calendars, audits, or financial reconciliation processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, multi-location, or hourly workforce environment.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or related credential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, interviews, offers, pre-employment activities, onboarding, orientation, and related documentation.
• Respond to employee and manager questions, support communications, engagement activities, performance and disciplinary documentation, and maintain confidentiality.
• Administer benefit programs, resolve employee and retiree inquiries, reconcile invoices and deductions, support annual enrollment, audits, testing, filings, COBRA, and required documentation.
• Reconcile deferrals, employer contributions, loan repayments, eligibility, enrollments, contribution changes, match calculations, funding reports, audits, Form 5500 support, notices, and discrepancies.
• Maintain HR data, prepare reports and dashboards, support audits and record retention, develop checklists and procedures, evaluate process gaps, and protect confidential information.

What This Job Offers

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