Payroll & Benefits Specialist

NuCO2•Stuart, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

NuCO2 is the nation’s leading provider of certified beverage grade carbon dioxide and draught beer grade nitrogen, providing continuous service to more than 150,000 customer locations and carbonating millions of beverages every day. With nearly 1,200 employees in over 150 locations across the United States, we believe using the finest ingredients is essential to serving the best beverages. Safety is our top priority and NuCO2 is defined by it. We provide a best-in-class safety program, and our safety equipment complies with national and international safety standards. Summary: The HR Specialist will work closely with NuCO2 employees and management to process payroll and support benefits processing (medical, retirement, etc.). You will also support leave of absence requests, employee & community engagement, communications, and other critical human resources areas of focus. Successful candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. You must also demonstrate judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. This position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and will be on-site at NuCO2’s corporate headquarters in Stuart, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred
A minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience, with at least 1 year payroll processing experience
Experience in the administration of Human Resources programs including compensation and benefits, learning and development, communications, employee engagement, etc.
Demonstrated presentation skills and experience partnering with management to develop programs to support employee attraction, retention and engagement
Experience working independently and managing multiple projects and priorities
Experience writing and implementing policies, procedures, or employee handbooks is preferred
UKG Payroll and Cognos Business Intelligence experience preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP or similar certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred
Experience writing and implementing policies, procedures, or employee handbooks is preferred
UKG Payroll and Cognos Business Intelligence experience preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with accurate and timely processing of payroll in coordination with the payroll team
Review and verify employee timecards, schedules, and pay data for compliance and accuracy
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions
Support payroll-related reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure proper handling of deductions, benefits, and adjustments
Monitor deadlines and proactively address issues to prevent payroll delays
Draft human resources communications informing NuCO2 employees about upcoming events, activities, community engagement initiatives, important changes, process enhancements, etc.
Lead NuCO2’s employee engagement efforts to include management of employee recognition programs, surveys, celebrations, anniversaries, holiday events, etc.
Lead NuCO2’s employee engagement initiatives to include Employee Resources Groups, recruitment, community engagement, and university partnerships
Partner with our Global Giving team to identify and manage relationships with charities and non-profits
Work closely with HR leadership and legal to help develop new policies and procedures, and drive implementation into the organization
Process and administer leave of absence requests and disability paperwork to include medical, personal, disability, FMLA, change of life, events, etc.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping for personnel files is maintained, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance
Support Learning Management System (LMS) training to ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met
Foster continuous improvement by analyzing data and processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying actions to reduce complexity and/or enhance operational performance
Cross-train and support HR Coordinator with onboarding and new hire implementation