HR Benefits & Compliance Specialist — Growth Path

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Manning (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Life Insurance

Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental

401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA

Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. in Manning, IA is seeking an HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist to own the full picture of employee benefits and federal/multi-state compliance.

You will be the go-to for benefits questions, coordinate with our HR team, support payroll review with Finance, and guide leave and accommodation processes. Join a collaborative team and grow your expertise with structured training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's a plus, not required.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with detail and deadlines.
• A genuine interest in learning regulatory and compliance topics.
• Prior exposure to benefits, payroll, or compliance work is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for employee benefits questions — our benefits broker handles the vendor relationships, so you're not on your own
• Own our compliance calendar for federal contractor and multi-state requirements — we'll train you on the specifics, no prior expertise required
• Help process payroll for a defined group of employees, with full review and support from our Finance team
• Guide employees through leave and accommodation requests (FMLA, ADA, state leave programs)
• Keep our records, audits, and documentation in great shape
• Grow into deeper compliance expertise over your first year, with structured training every step of the way

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree a plus

Job description

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. in Manning, IA is seeking an HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist to own the full picture of employee benefits and federal/multi-state compliance.

You will be the go-to for benefits questions, coordinate with our HR team, support payroll review with Finance, and guide leave and accommodation processes. Join a collaborative team and grow your expertise with structured training and ongoing professional development.