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 administrationStrong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirementsHigh comfort level with HR systems and data integrityNice to haves :
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.