HR Systems Specialist - Payroll & Benefits

Life-Science Innovations, LLC; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Disability (short/long term)

Job summary

Life-Science Innovations, LLC seeks an HR Systems Specialist to oversee daily HRIS administration, data integrity, and benefits/payroll support. The role includes system testing, reporting, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR or admin roles handling confidential data, with HRIS, UKG Pro, and MS Office proficiency. Willmar, MN location on the MinnWest Technology Campus offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources or an administrative role handling confidential information.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.
• Experience with HRIS systems, payroll, and/or benefits administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Benefits Administration, Canva, and video editing preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and provide professional employee support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HRIS administration, including employee data management, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and accurate employee and job setup.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, terminations, deductions, and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy through routine audits, record validation, reporting, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review benefit invoices, reconcile enrollment and deduction discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with vendors and internal teams.
• Support payroll operations, including employee updates, workflow approvals, payroll corrections, and processing assistance as needed.
• Assist with HRIS system testing, updates, and process improvements impacting Payroll and Benefits.
• Support regulatory compliance reporting, including ACA, Form 5500, OSHA, and required benefits notices.
• Generate and review HRIS reports, research discrepancies, and provide information to management as requested.
• Maintain HRIS procedures, support employee communications, and ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and employee privacy requirements.

Skills

HRIS experience

Payroll

Benefits administration

MS Office (Excel)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Benefits

Canva

Video editing

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Life-Science Innovations, LLC seeks an HR Systems Specialist to oversee daily HRIS administration, data integrity, and benefits/payroll support. The role includes system testing, reporting, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR or admin roles handling confidential data, with HRIS, UKG Pro, and MS Office proficiency. Willmar, MN location on the MinnWest Technology Campus offers competitive pay and benefits.