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Talent Services Specialist

Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, Onalaska, WI, United States


Your Purpose
As a Talent Services Specialist, you’ll deliver high-quality, efficient support across payroll, benefits, and the full team member lifecycle. You’ll leverage HRIS systems and data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and insight, while creating a seamless, positive experience for every team member you support. Your work will directly strengthen our People Operations foundation, helping us scale with confidence, consistency, and care.

What You’ll Do

Process weekly payroll with precision, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations

Manage payroll adjustments, reporting, and resolve team member inquiries with a service-first mindset

Maintain and optimize HRIS data integrity; generate reports and insights (turnover, compa-ratio, compliance)

Support the full team member lifecycle—from onboarding through offboarding and benefits transitions

Administer benefits programs, including life-event support, education, and open enrollment

Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, personal leave, and more) and ensure proper documentation and compliance

Handle workers' compensation and unemployment claims in partnership with internal and external stakeholders

Identify and drive process improvements across payroll, benefits, and HR systems

What You Bring

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred). Additional relevant experience will be considered instead of formal education

3–5 years of experience in payroll processing for an organization with 100+ employees

Hands‑on experience with HRIS systems (Paycom strongly preferred)

Exposure to benefits administration and broader HR operations

Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance regulations, and benefits administration

High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and report on HR data

Excellent organizational and time management skills in a high-volume environment

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to navigate HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools effectively

Critical thinker who can solve problems and improve processes

Who You Are
You’re someone who thrives on getting the details right, because you know people are counting on it. You bring a strong sense of ownership, handle sensitive information with discretion, and approach every interaction with professionalism and care. You’re naturally curious and always looking for ways to improve processes, simplify complexity, and make things better for both the business and the people behind it. You’re just as comfortable working independently as you are collaborating across team, and you don’t shy away from rolling up your sleeves when things get busy.

Work Location
Onalaska, WI

Compensation & Benefits
Total Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Comprehensive health benefits starting the first of the month following hire

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing fair employment opportunities for all based on merit. For positions subject to state contract requirements, we adhere to state affirmative action obligations and take proactive steps to ensure equal opportunity in our hiring practices. We do not discriminate or make any employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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