HR Operations Specialist

About us: Yonex is a global sporting goods brand rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. Founded in 1946 as a small woodworking shop in Niigata, Japan, Yonex has grown into a global brand dedicated to helping athletes at every level perform at their best. Today, Yonex offers high-performance equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories designed to elevate the sporting experience. We believe sports unites people and builds a sense of community. Headquartered in Tokyo, Yonex continues to combine craftsmanship with innovative technology to serve athletes around the world. Guided by our mission to bring the world together by deepening people's connection to sport and to each other, Yonex is committed to crafting a better future through unique innovations. Watch our story here. Find us at us.yonex.com or follow us @yonex_usa . About the Role The HR Operations Specialist keeps the core of HR running: payroll, HR systems, benefits, employee records, SOPs, and reporting. This is a hands-on role for someone who is proactive, has high accountability, likes clean data, clear process, and getting the details right for every employee. What You Will Do Payroll Process biweekly payroll in ADP WFN for CA, WA, NJ, and UT, including timecard review, overtime, deductions, and final pay, for Head of HR review and approval Partner with Accounting to reconcile payroll, and manage garnishments, tax notices, year-end W-2s, and unemployment claims HR Systems (HRIS) Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS Support workflows, system updates, and integrations as HR tools grow Benefits and Time Off Process benefits enrollments, life event changes, COBRA, ACA and terminations Track vacation, sick leave, and leaves of absence Process 401(k) contributions and support the annual plan audit Onboarding, Offboarding, and Compliance Support onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 verification and system setup and removal Keep personnel files, required postings, harassment training records, state filings, and audits current Manage workers’ comp and safety record keeping HR Requests and Employee Support Own the HR ticketing queue as the first point of contact for pay, benefits, and time off questions, with quick, clear, and confidential responses SOPs and Reporting Documents and update HR SOPs for payroll, HRIS, benefits, onboarding, and offboarding and recommend process improvements Run recurring HR reports (headcount, turnover, time off) and pull data on request for HR, Accounting, and leadership What You Bring Required Minimum 3 years of experience being responsible for payroll, HR operations, and HRIS systems for a small to midsize company Familiar with payroll and HR compliance Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or BambooHR Hands on experience with Microsoft Environment (Sharepoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc) Working knowledge of California wage and hour rules, including overtime and meal and rest breaks Clear, concise and experienced Excel(lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup) and reporting skills High attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information High level of organizational skills Nice to Have Multi-state payroll and HR compliance experience Retail, commerce, apparel, or related industry experience Customer service experience Payroll or HR certification (FPC, CPP, or aPHR) What We Have Competencies we value: Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify patterns and trends, and develop innovative, effective strategies to achieve long-term goals. Adaptability: Ability to adjust strategies as circumstances change. Open to new information, feedback, and alternative perspectives, and uses them to revise plans and stay effective in a fast-moving environment. Accountability: Ability to take ownership of and learn from every decision, project, or idea, and connect them to the bigger picture, including our responsibility to our coworkers and the communities, players, and teams we serve. What we offer: Competitive compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, 401k) Paid Time Off (10 days of vacation accrued per year, 6 Days of sick leave, floating holiday) Employee discounts to Yonex merchandise Learning & development opportunities related to your role Physical Demands and Work Environment: Continually required to sit for prolonged periods of time Occasionally required to walk Occasionally required to stand Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Continually required to talk and hear Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard Occasionally required to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 25 pounds Mainly works indoors in a climate-controlled environment The physical requirements described in the job description are representative of the physical requirements that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the company and allow a successful job applicant or employee to perform the essential duties of the position will be made in accordance with federal and state law. $35 - $38 an hour Equal Employment Opportunities Statement: Yonex USA is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation,physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent ofthe Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equalopportunity in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Agency Disclosure: If the Yonex USA Talent Acquisition team, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Yonex USA does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Yonex USA will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yonex USA