We are hiring a Senior HR Specialist to join our growing manufacturing team in Acton, Massachusetts. This key role focuses on administering employee benefits programs and managing leave administration while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong HR expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives
- Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication
- Manage full leave administration, including FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD / LTD, and workers' compensation coordination
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements for benefits and leave programs
- Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including HRIS enrollment support
- Maintain accurate HRIS and benefits records and generate reports for analysis
- Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment processes
- Assist with employee training administration and maintain training records as needed
Requirements
Minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits and leave administrationStrong knowledge of benefits programs, FMLA, HR compliance, and leave managementProficiency with HR systems and maintaining data integrityPreferred Qualifications
Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platformsBachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fieldPHR or SHRM-CP certificationBilingual Spanish skills are a plusExperience in a manufacturing or similar environmentBenefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401 (k) with company match and annual profit sharingPaid vacation, sick and personal time, bereavement leave, and eleven paid holidaysOn-site gym, wellness program, and employee assistance programFlexible spending account and company-paid long-term disability and life insuranceTuition reimbursement and 529 college savings plan optionsAnnual bonus