Sr. HR Ops Specialist, 3 Month Assignment, $50/hr

Smith Teamaker•Portland, OR

1d•$50 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

This is a three-month, full-time, on-site assignment covering the HR Generalist’s parental leave from mid/late November through the end of February. The position is based at the company’s SE Washington headquarters, 110 SE Washington St, and offers some flexibility around hours and catch-up days. The role is fast-paced and supports human resources operations, benefits, payroll, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, and employee inquiries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in an HR role.
At least 2 years of HR operations experience, including benefits, HRIS, payroll, and compliance reporting.
Strong knowledge of human resource management practices, procedures, and law.
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying, resolving, and implementing solutions to organizational challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to change and act as an agent of change within the organization.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word and Excel.
Ability to perform duties that may regularly require standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Close vision is required for computer work; light to moderate lifting may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage benefit programs, including medical, 401(k), and wellness programs, by working with brokers and providers and maintaining processes through the HRIS; collaborate with the VP, Talent & Culture, head of Finance, and CEO on benefit strategies.
Administer payroll by maintaining accurate system data, ensuring managers approve time off and adjustments, accounting for tips, leave, and other exceptions, and arranging final checks in accordance with state law.
Coordinate with managers and the VP, Talent & Culture on employee changes, promotions, and terminations; record information in the HRIS, manage related documentation, and work with Finance to process checks.
Identify opportunities to improve and optimize the HRIS and related employee and manager processes, and align the HRIS with evolving company policies.
Provide a thorough onboarding experience, communicate with new hires and internal stakeholders, ensure paperwork is completed, and conduct I-9 document verification.
Assist the VP, Talent & Culture with employee leaves and related system data management.
Triage employee relations issues to the VP, Talent & Culture; serve as an initial contact to resolve and document issues and escalate as appropriate.
Support employee offboarding with the VP, Talent & Culture by updating systems, paperwork, and final paychecks; may conduct involuntary terminations if the VP is absent and needed.
Conduct audits of employee data, benefits data, 401(k) compliance, and related records.
Respond to employee questions about policies, procedures, programs, and benefits.
Manage internal reporting and external compliance and government reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.