Human Resources Operations Lead; Part-time

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The HR Operations Lead is a seasoned, professional-level HR generalist responsible for delivering HR operations and serving as the on-site, front-line HR support for all employees and managers. This role ensures the smooth execution of core HR functions, compliance activities, and employee support, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

• Benefits and Leaves of Absence
• Administer and manage all leave of absence programs.
• Coordinate ADA accommodation requests and track related processes.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Enroll employees with benefit carriers and process life event status changes.
• Maintain accuracy of benefit enrollments in HRIS to ensure correct eligibility data.
• Partner with Finance on payroll and benefit-related matters.
• Administer COBRA processes.
• Support open enrollment coordination and communications.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees
• Maintain employee data, including new hire entry and changes.
• Administer performance management and HR learning platforms.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting (regular and ad-hoc).
• Troubleshoot system and data-related issues with employees, vendors, and Finance.
• Manage and optimize HRIS modules.
• Maintain and communicate company organizational chart.

• Manage HR compliance postings and correspondence with regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and file ACA reports.
• Maintain and audit employee files and documentation.
• Track legal and regulatory updates, updating policies and handbook accordingly.
• Ensure completion of mandatory trainings (e.g., harassment prevention).
• Coordinate immigration processes and documentation.

• Manage workers' compensation claims and documentation.
• Serve as first-line responder for employee questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues in partnership with leadership.
• Organize employee engagement activities (e.g., holiday party, team outings).
• Maintain the HR calendar and employee recognition programs.
• Lead the wellness committee and oversee the wellness budget.
• Update and maintain informal engagement channels (e.g., birthday celebrations).

• Support recruiting efforts in collaboration with hiring managers and CI partners.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Maintain recruiting templates, tools, and materials.

• Track and support performance review, goal-setting, and feedback cycles.
• Assign and monitor learning paths and training completion.
• Work with managers to identify and implement development opportunities.
• Coordinate scheduling and participation in internal and external trainings.

• Prepare and manage offer letters, PIIAs, and reference checks.
• Coordinate cross-functional onboarding (HR, IT, Facilities, Safety).
• Conduct HR orientation and benefits/system introductions.

• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate offboarding logistics.
• Process terminations in HRIS and benefit systems; audit across systems for completeness.
• Prepare and review termination paperwork with employees.
• Support separation agreements where needed.
• Close employee files and respond to unemployment claims.

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across all assigned responsibilities.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Specialist or HR Generalist role, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions including benefits, compliance, employee relations, and systems.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Bamboo
  
  HR, Paylocity, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Location: Mystic, CT (on-site)

Reporting To: Head of HR & Talent Strategy