Human Resource Specialist

Landings Real Estate Group; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Landings Management LLC is seeking a proactive HR Specialist to manage full life-cycle people operations across our multi-state organization. You will own day-to-day payroll and ADP Workforce Now HRIS, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee relations with a tech-savvy approach to improving how HR gets done.

The role emphasizes accurate payroll processing, data integrity, and collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of HR or related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems data accuracy.
• Assist with employee HR-related questions and onboarding communications.
• Coordinate HR vendors, systems, and invoicing as needed.
• Support reporting on turnover, headcount, and employee trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

We're seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Specialist to support people operations across our growing, multi-state organization. This role covers the full employee life cycle: you'll own day-to-day payroll and HRIS administration in ADP Workforce Now while also supporting onboarding, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and process improvement. Full life-cycle HR experience is important here — the ideal candidate is as comfortable running an accurate payroll as they are guiding a new hire through their first week, handling an employee relations issue, or answering a benefits question, and brings a proactive, tech-savvy approach to improving how HR gets done.

Key Responsibilities

Full Life-CYcle HR Duties

• Support onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding processes
• Maintain employee records and ensure people systems data accuracy
• Serve as a resource for employee HR-related questions and support
• Assist in maintaining consistent people operations processes and internal communications

Payroll & HRIS

• Process payroll accurately and timely
• Review payroll data, deductions, and timekeeping information
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll-related questions
• Coordinate leave tracking and employee support activities
• Support benefits administration and employee updates

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare and maintain workforce reports and operational tracking
• Support reporting and analytics related to turnover, headcount, and employee trends
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes through technology, automation, and AI tools
• Assist with optimization of people systems, workflows, and operational processes
• Support coordination of HR vendors, systems, and related administrative processes, including tracking and submission of invoices and documentation as needed

Projects & Employee Engagement

• Support HR initiatives and special projects across the organization
• Assist with employee communications and engagement initiatives
• Help coordinate onboarding and employee recognition activities
• Support recruiting coordination and job posting administration as needed
• Contribute ideas that improve operational effectiveness and employee experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Approximately 3+ years of HR or related experience
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience required
• Experience working with HRIS/payroll systems (ADP preferred)
• Comfortable leveraging technology, digital tools, and social media platforms to support communication, recruiting, and operational effectiveness
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Landings Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.