Human Resources Operations & Benefits Specialist

HR Operations & Benefits Specialist

The HR Operations & Benefits Specialist manages the daily transactional and technical aspects of human resources, focusing on the employee lifecycle from onboarding support to offboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS data integrity. They ensure compliance with labor laws, improve process efficiency, and act as a key point of contact for employee inquiries. This position works closely with the Talent Acquisition Team and HR Operations Team to support all aspects of Human Resources.

• Administers the employee onboarding and orientation process, including but not limited to, pre-employment qualifications/testing; providing and processing of new hire paperwork; and enrollment in selected benefit programs

• Records and track special payment agreements including, but not limited to, sign-on bonuses, promotion bonuses, referral bonuses, and sales bridge agreements

• Works with the parent company and vendors to support the administration of benefit programs - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, including but not limited to, Open Enrollment, processing qualifying event paperwork; monitoring and tracking employee payments; responding to employee inquiries; COBRA notifications; and preparation of weekly/monthly billings and invoices; assists with resolution of issues with benefit carriers when necessary

• Works with the parent company and vendors to support the administration of the 401K plan, including contributions and loan participant activity, entering contribution changes, and assisting in the review and preparation of compliance data for annual audit

• Leverages the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to gather data, conduct research, provide analysis, and generate reports

• Administers pay increases, promotions, terminations, status changes, attendance and vacation balances, etc., ensuring accurate data entry; supports the annual merit increase process

• Manages and administers FMLA / Leave program, including serving as the point of contact for management, EHS, vendors, and team members

• Manages and oversees administration of unemployment insurance

• Coordinate employee communications and responds to employee inquiries

Education: High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field preferred

Experience: Five years of experience working with HRIS systems and benefits plans – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401k, etc.

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 25 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

We offer big company perks with small company culture: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life; 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match; Paid Parental Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; 10 Paid Holidays; Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program; Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.