HR Analyst

HR Analyst Planet Networks | Newton, NJ | Full-time | In-person | Human Resources About Planet Networks Planet Networks owns and operates its own fiber optic network across New Jersey and New York, delivering high-performance Internet, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Ethernet, Dark Fiber, Wavelength (WDM), Hosted Voice, Colocation, Managed Network Services, and fiber backhaul to businesses, municipalities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, wireless carriers, and residential customers. We are a well-capitalized technology company of more than 140 people building one of the region's fastest-growing fiber networks. We value integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration. Position Summary Planet Networks is looking for an organized, detail-oriented HR Analyst to support People Operations and administration across the full employee lifecycle. This role owns the data, records, and day-to-day administration behind our HR programs: headcount and workforce reporting, benefits and 401(k) administration, HRIS accuracy, onboarding and offboarding, compliance documentation, and the recruiting coordination that keeps both field and corporate hiring moving. This is not an entry-level position. It is a strong fit for someone with a few years of HR, People Operations, or business administration experience who wants meaningful ownership of core HR infrastructure at a company that is actively growing its headcount and its network. Key Responsibilities People Data & Reporting Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms, and audit regularly for errors, gaps, and duplicates. Build and maintain recurring reports on headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, overtime, and PTO usage. Analyze workforce trends and present findings to HR and department leadership in plain, actionable terms. Support annual compensation and benefits review cycles with data, benchmarking, and modeling. Benefits & 401(k) Administration Administer day-to-day benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations across medical, dental, vision, and life plans. Support annual open enrollment and plan renewals in partnership with brokers and carriers. Administer 401(k) plan operations, including enrollments, contribution changes, compliance coordination, and vendor communication. Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions and resolve issues with carriers and vendors. Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinate hiring activity: post openings, schedule interviews, manage candidate communication, and track pipeline status. Support job description development and maintain the company's job description library. Run onboarding end to end, including offer letters, background checks, I-9 and E-Verify, equipment and system access, and first-week orientation. Manage offboarding, including exit paperwork, final pay coordination, asset return, and exit interview scheduling. Compliance & Records Maintain personnel files and HR documentation in line with federal, New Jersey, and New York requirements. Track required licenses, certifications, and training for field and technical staff, and flag upcoming expirations. Support unemployment claims, workers' compensation reporting, and leave-of-absence administration. Help maintain the employee handbook and HR policies, and document processes as they change. Administration Support HR leadership with scheduling, meeting materials, vendor coordination, and invoice processing. Maintain HR forms, templates, and internal documentation so the team works from one current source. Coordinate employee events, service recognition, and internal communications. Take on projects across the employee lifecycle as the team and the company grow. Qualifications Required 2–4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or an administrative or operations role with HR responsibilities. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables and lookups, with the ability to build a clean, readable report. Demonstrated accuracy and discretion handling confidential employee information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain a benefits or policy question in plain language. Highly organized, with a track record of building and documenting repeatable processes. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Experience with HRIS, payroll, ATS, or PEO platforms. Familiarity with New Jersey and New York employment law and multi-state payroll considerations. Experience supporting a field-based or hourly workforce alongside corporate staff. Exposure to benefits administration or 401(k) plan operations. aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification, or active progress toward one. Experience maintaining compliance records for a field or construction workforce (OSHA logs, safety training documentation, certifications, and commercial insurance (COIs, workers' comp, auto) Compensation & Benefits Base salary of $60,000 to $75,000 per year Equity compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. #J-18808-Ljbffr