HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Manning (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is seeking an HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist to own employee benefits questions and keep us compliant with federal and multi-state rules, working closely with our HR Generalist and VP of HR in a true team setting.

You’ll manage a compliance calendar for federal contractor and state requirements, help process payroll for a defined group with finance support, and guide employees through leave and accommodation requests (FMLA, ADA and state programs).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to for employee benefits questions and coordinate with the benefits broker.
• Own the compliance calendar for federal contractor and multi-state requirements.
• Assist with payroll processing for a defined group with finance support.
• Guide employees through leave and accommodation requests (FMLA, ADA, state programs).
• Maintain records, audits, and documentation.
• Grow compliance expertise through structured training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interest in compliance

Benefits/payroll exposure

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position:HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist

Location: Manning, IA

Job Id:2332

# of Openings:1

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. | Build , Inspire, Grow

HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist

Own the full picture of employee benefits and compliance - and build real expertise doing it.

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is looking for an HR Compliance & Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR team. You'll be the go-to person for employee benefits questions, help keep us on track with federal and multi-state compliance, and work closely with our HR Generalist and VP of HR - not as a solo operator, but as a real team.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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 - we don't expect you to know this already
• Prior exposure to benefits, payroll, or compliance work is a plus, not a requirement

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Why LifeSkills Connection

Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.

You'll join a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the communities we serve, with a supportive, collaborative HR team and a genuine runway to grow your compliance and benefits expertise over time.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661, for assistance.