HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist

At Daniel Stark, our Human Resources department is unlike any other Human Resources department! In fact, we proudly go by the name, People and Experience Team! We are dedicated to ensuring our team members have the best working experience possible, supporting them in all aspects of personnel—from staffing and benefits to compensation, training and development, compliance, and team engagement.

We are currently seeking an HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist who can bring innovation and inspiration, fully embodying our company’s brand. In this role, you will engage in team collaboration and work closely with the team lead on various exciting projects.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll discover what it truly means to live out our core values while we invest in your personal and professional development. You’ll gain valuable insights into procedures and strategies that will guide your career path.

We’re looking for an ambitious individual who will thrive in our exceptional culture. Our environment is fast-paced and energetic, with a strong focus on the growth of both our people and our company. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

• Act as the go-to resource for team members seeking guidance on HR policies, benefits and everyday questions, representing the P&E Department with knowledge and enthusiasm.
• Coordinate benefits processing, handle enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions and serve as point of contact for benefit related questions and matters of program interpretation.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database, update employee payroll records, and oversee the processing of monthly billings.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, compute wages and deductions, and enter information into the payroll system.
• Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Manage leave requests from start to return, including FMLA, ADA accommodations and workers' compensation claims.
• Partner with leaders on team member relations: investigate and document concerns, and support performance reviews, corrective action and separations.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team on expense management and reimbursements.
• Keep personnel files and our HRIS accurate and confidential, and track compliance with federal and Texas employment law, required postings and handbook updates.
• Pull HR reports on headcount, turnover and leave usage for leadership.
• Build and sustain trust within the team by demonstrating unwavering integrity, following through on commitments, and maintaining open lines of communication.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business or a related field
• 2+ years of HR experience
• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII and Texas employment law
• Experience with an HRIS and payroll system, plus proficiency in Microsoft programs
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or bilingual English/Spanish, is a fantastic bonus!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, will help you connect, inspire, and make you a standout representative of our culture.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills will empower you to stay focused and excel in a dynamic environment.

• Competitive…