People and Culture Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career in People & Culture (at least 3 years' experience needed). This person will be a tactical, hands-on, Team Member-facing resource for payroll, benefits, systems, and team member programs. Join our small, but MIGHTY People & Culture team and help us give our Team great service and enhance Team Member experience.

Mission Impact

The People & Culture Operations Specialist advances our mission by ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient People & Culture operations across payroll, benefits, systems, and team member programs. By owning key processes and delivering consistent, reliable support, this role enables a strong team member experience and allows leaders to focus on performance, growth, and culture.

What We Offer

At New Holland Brewing Company, we strive to inspire meaningful connections - and when you work here, you’ll feel that. Our culture is inclusive, caring, and community focused. Guided by our Core Values and Growth Principles, we foster engagement, development, and collaboration for every team member. We set high standards because they sustain our growth and success in a unique industry, and we match those standards with an engaging, and rewarding culture. You’ll find competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and a team committed to helping you reach your goals while contributing to ours.

Job Summary

The People & Culture Operations Specialist owns core People & Culture operational processes, including payroll administration, benefits management, compliance reporting, and HR systems. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance while supporting team members and leaders through responsive service and well-managed systems and processes.

Accountability Chart

At New Holland Brewing Company, every role has an Accountability Chart that clearly defines the 3–5 core outcomes the role owns to move the business forward. The Accountability Chart helps candidates and team members understand what success looks like.

• Own Payroll and People Operations Accuracy: Execute payroll processes and year-end activities with precision, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and timely resolution of issues.
• Own Benefits Administration: Manage benefits enrollment, life events, vendor coordination, and billing to ensure accurate coverage and a strong team member experience.
• Own People & Culture Systems & Processes and Data Integrity: Manage HR systems, processes and workflows to ensure reliable data, efficient processes, and ease of use for leaders and team members.
• Own Team Member Programs and Engagement Execution: Coordinate and execute team member programs and engagement initiatives, including wellness programs, connection events, Total Rewards communication, and life event and milestone recognition programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and act in alignment with New Holland’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Execute weekly payroll, year-end processes, and payroll-related compliance activities
• Manage benefits administration including enrollments, life events, invoicing, and vendor coordination
• Oversee HR systems (UKG, Employee Navigator, and related platforms), ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency
• Monitor and complete compliance requirements including EEOC, ACA, unemployment, verifications, and audits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team member inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and systems
• Manage and maintain documentation and records, ensuring compliance with retention and audit standards
• Coordinate and execute team member programs, including wellness initiatives, connection events, Total Rewards communications, and life events and milestone recognition programs

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in human resources operations, payroll, benefits administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits, and employment compliance requirements (required)
• Experience working with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and benefits platforms
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple processes accurately
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Work Environment

We strive to create an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily in-office work environment with regular use of HR systems and technology
• Occasional support for onsite team member events and engagement initiatives
• Flexibility to meet payroll deadlines, open enrollment cycles, and compliance timelines

Reports To & Team

• Reports To: Director of People and Culture
• Team: People and Culture

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Holland Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. As part of our commitment to growth and development, New Holland reserves the right, as part of a succession or development plan, to fill a position without the role being posted.

Our Mission: To enrich the lives of our customers by creating exceptional beverages, food, and service that grow a thriving business.

Our Vision: To inspire meaningful connection.

Our Values: We Believe - We Engage - We Own - We Lead - We Act With Integrity - We Care