HR & Benefits Specialist

Job description:

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

1.0 COMPANY OVERVIEW

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS), backed by I Squared Capital's Energy Transition Fund. With a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and energy storage projects across multiple states, we power communities while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance

2.0 SUMMARY

The HR & Benefits Manager has a hands-on, dual-focused role. This position will be responsible for managing and administering Oriden's benefits programs from selection through open enrollment and renewals, while also serving as Oriden's HR generalist, covering recruiting, onboarding, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and policy. This position will be Oriden's primary HR resource, working directly with leadership and employees, and will be a critical role in building the processes and culture that support Oriden's growth. This person will report to the CEO of Oriden.

3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Administration

• Manage medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and voluntary benefits with PEO

• Administer Oriden's 401(k) plan, working with the recordkeeper and advisor

• Lead annual open enrollment, including communications, employee education, and system updates

• Work with Oriden's broker on renewals, plan design, and cost management, and recommend ways to stay competitive for talent

• Handle day-to-day benefits questions, enrollments, life events, and COBRA administration

• Manage leave requests, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, parental leave, and any state and local mandated leave based on home location of employee

HR Generalist Functions

• Own the employee lifecycle: job postings, recruiting coordination, offers, onboarding, and offboarding utilizing Insperity Platform

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR questions and workplace issues

• Conduct fair, documented investigations and recommend resolutions when issues arise

• Support performance review cycles, goal setting, and professional development utilizing Performance platform within Insperity

• Coordinate compensation benchmarking and support pay decisions with leadership

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment and benefits laws (including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and ADA)

• Maintain the employee handbook, policies, and required postings

• Maintain accurate personnel files, I-9s, and HRIS data

• Oversee payroll coordination with Oriden's payroll provider and accounting team

• Manage workers' compensation compliance and reporting

Strategic Support

• Develop HR processes and systems that scale as the company grows

• Report to leadership on headcount, turnover, benefits costs, and hiring needs

• Partner with leadership on workforce planning for upcoming project and hiring needs

4.0 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on benefits administration.

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and benefits regulations

• Experience running open enrollment and working with brokers and carriers

• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Insperity)

• Strong communication skills and sound judgment with confidential matters

• Comfort being a one-person HR function: organized, self-directed, and willing to handle both strategic and administrative tasks

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or similar certification

• Experience in a small or fast-growing company, ideally in energy, renewables, or land services

• Experience with a mix of in-office and remote employees

• Experience building policies and processes from scratch

5.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. xhyhwjd The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person position based in Pittsburgh, PA.