Senior HR Specialist
5 Star Global Recruitment Partners, Acton, MA, United States
Senior HR Specialist
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. Responsibilities Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives. Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication. Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers compensation coordination, etc.). Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves. Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support. Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports. Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities. Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling. MUST HAVES: At least 3 years dedicated to benefits and leave administration Strong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirements High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity NICE TO HAVE: UKG experience a plus. Bachelors degree in HR or related field strongly preferred. PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment strongly preferred.
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. Responsibilities Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives. Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication. Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers compensation coordination, etc.). Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves. Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support. Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports. Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities. Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling. MUST HAVES: At least 3 years dedicated to benefits and leave administration Strong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirements High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity NICE TO HAVE: UKG experience a plus. Bachelors degree in HR or related field strongly preferred. PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment strongly preferred.