Senior HR Specialist (Benefits and Leave)

We are seeking a Senior HR Specialist for a manufacturing company in Acton. This role is responsible for administering all employee benefits and managing the full leave program while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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• Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits\-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD\/LTD, workers’ compensation coordination, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan\-level requirements related to benefits and leaves.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit\/leave records; generate and analyze related reports.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  MUST HAVES:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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  • At least 3 years dedicated to benefits and leave administration<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    NICE TO HAVE:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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    • UKG experience a plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • PHR and\/or SHRM\-CP certification preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment strongly preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Equal Opportunity Employer<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/div>

      
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