Human Resources Specialist

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a well-rounded role where you can make a real impact across benefits, payroll, recruiting, and employee relations, all within a globally recognized organization right here in Rhode Island? We're looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join a collaborative HR team at a respected, internationally established company. Whether you come from a strong benefits and payroll background or bring broad generalist experience, this role offers the chance to contribute across the full HR spectrum on a supportive, well-regarded team. Compensation & Highlights: $80,000-$85,000 annually, with full benefits. Permanent. Responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist: Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), COBRA, and annual open enrollment. Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and ADA accommodation requests. Process accurate, timely multi-state payroll and manage year-end compliance, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and third-party sick pay integration. Maintain and audit employee records, I-9 files, and personnel action forms in accordance with state and federal requirements. Support the full recruiting and onboarding cycle, from job postings and resume review to interviews and new hire orientation. Keep HR compliance and onboarding training current with changing state and federal regulations. Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, including events and wellness programming. Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable resource for employees with HR-related questions. Qualifications of the Human Resources Specialist: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related business field. 3+ years of Human Resources experience. 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience. 1+ year of benefits administration experience. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interpersonal, solution-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr City Personnel