HR Operations Specialist

HR Operations SpecialistJoin a collaborative and growing organization where you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience through payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations. This is an opportunity to own critical HR processes, drive continuous improvement, and serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership.Position Overview: The HR Operations Specialist is a hands-on HR professional responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll, benefits, leave management, retirement programs, HR compliance, and employee records. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, ensuring efficient HR operations, compliance with employment regulations, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about building and improving HR systems and procedures.Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN.Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 base salaryBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.Roles & Responsibilities:Own and administer end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Maintain employee data within the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, job changes, and compensation updates.Serve as the primary HRIS administrator and troubleshoot system-related issues.Partner with Accounting on payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting.Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and ancillary benefits.Support annual open enrollment and ongoing employee benefit enrollment changes and inquiries.Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve eligibility and billing issues.Administer employee leave programs, accommodations, return-to-work processes, and leave-related communications.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations and maintain accurate leave records.Manage administration of retirement programs, including employee enrollments, contributions, loans, distributions, compliance testing, and audits.Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ACA, COBRA, and multi-state requirements.Maintain employee records, I-9 documentation, E-Verify compliance, and records retention processes.Serve as primary HR contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR operations.Partner with HR leadership on process improvements, system enhancements, and special projects.Required Skills & Experience:Strong experience in payroll, benefits administration, leave administration, and retirement plan administration.7+ years of experience in HRExperience with HRIS platforms; Paylocity experience preferred.Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and multi-state compliance requirements.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong technical aptitude.High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsCollaborative, customer service-oriented approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.About Versique: Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.Let's find your people, together.Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.