HR Operations Specialist

Little League Baseball Inc

South Williamsport (Lycoming County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

15+ paid holidays

Job summary

Little League International in South Williamsport, PA seeks an entry‑level HR Operations Specialist to support daily HR administration, payroll, and benefits enrollment with accuracy and discretion. You will manage employee records, help respond to inquiries, and assist with HR data reporting to ensure compliance across the organization.

The role features a 35‑hour work week, core hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend work during peak periods and a

Qualifications

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of Human Resources, payroll, benefits, HR operations, or administrative experience.
Experience working with HRIS and/or payroll systems required.
Experience supporting benefits administration and HR compliance activities preferred.
Experience supporting onboarding, training administration, or employee records management preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files.
Prepare HR documentation and respond to inquiries.
Support HR audits and reporting.
Collaborate with HRIS and payroll teams to implement process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

HR Operations Specialist

Are you an organized and detail‑oriented professional who is interested in growing your career in Human Resources? Do you enjoy working with people, learning new systems, keeping information organized, and making sure important details are accurate? If you have experience in Human Resources, payroll, benefits, office administration, or a related area and are looking for an opportunity to expand your HR knowledge, you might be a great fit for this entry‑level HR Operations Specialist position.

Little League International in South Williamsport, PA

Little League International is looking to hire a full‑time HR Operations Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Individuals who would like to work for an established nonprofit organization that plays a positive role in the lives of millions of youths around the world and who enjoy supporting employees, maintaining accurate HR information, and improving HR processes are encouraged to apply.

This full‑time, non‑exempt position has a 35‑hour work week, with core hours of Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during certain times of the year.

This position earns a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and 15+ paid holidays per calendar year in a positive work culture.

ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Located in South Williamsport, PA, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 75+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day administration and operations of the Human Resources department. You will help ensure employees and managers receive accurate, timely and professional HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

In this role, you will administer employee changes such as hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations while maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files. You will also prepare HR documentation, support employee inquiries, process HR system transactions, and assist with audits and recordkeeping requirements.

A key part of this position will be payroll and benefits administration. You will lead accurate and timely payroll processing, assist with payroll audits and reconciliations, support tax and year‑end processes, and partner with Finance on payroll‑related requirements. You will also administer employee benefit enrollments and changes, assist employees with benefit questions, support open enrollment, and help coordinate leave programs.

You will also work closely with our HR technology systems by maintaining employee information, conducting system audits, generating HR reports, troubleshooting system issues, and supporting technology upgrades and process improvements. Your attention to detail will help ensure our HR data remains accurate, confidential, and compliant.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of Human Resources, payroll, benefits, HR operations, or administrative experience.
Experience working with HRIS and/or payroll systems required.
Experience supporting benefits administration and HR compliance activities preferred.
Experience supporting onboarding, training administration, or employee records management preferred.
Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, payroll administration, and benefits administration.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee and organizational information.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow through on responsibilities and deadlines.