Human Resource & Benefits Specialist

Zep Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Human Resource and Benefits Specialist to oversee benefits administration and HR program execution. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of HR experience with a focus on benefits, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing benefits billing, coordinating with HR staff, and conducting employee education sessions. Zep Inc is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience with benefits administration responsibilities.
• Experience working with an HRIS; Workday experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Own all benefits administration including billing and communication.
• Coordinate with HR professionals to maintain employment records.
• Manage HR legal records requests and ensure timely responses.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Benefits administration

Customer service

Teamwork

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Human Resource and Benefits Specialist will report to the Vice President of Human Resource Programs. As part of the Associates Services team in HR, this role will primarily be responsible for benefits administration and human resource program execution. The corporate office is in Grade A office space in the Galleria complex and is in easy walking distance of the Battery.

Responsibilities

• Own all benefits administration, including but not limited to billing, communications, troubleshooting, and managing our outsourced benefits administrator.
• Coordinate with field HR professionals to ensure maintenance of employment records and data in the Workday HRIS meets state, federal and company document requirements.
• Work with the VP of Human Resource Programs to design, communicate and facilitate wellness programs.
• Prepare information for annual audits, surveys, tax returns and other compliance reporting.
• Manage all HR legal records requests to ensure timely and accurate response.
• Review all unemployment claims and leaves of absence with third-party vendors.
• Maintain and manage all HR files, including centralized I9 files for North America.
• Support annual open enrollment execution, including planning, communication, and employee education.
• Conduct live and virtual sessions to explain benefit options and changes.
• Serve as primary contact and responsible for all benefit billing invoices in Concur and other vendor invoices as necessary.
• Partner with Director of EH&S to manage the safety programs for the corporate office.
• Submit and process all HR, Legal and Safety invoices in the Concur system. Serve as primary contact for vendor questions.
• Work with outsourced leave administrator to ensure all LOAs are handled and documented accurately. This requires coordination with Payroll and the human resource partners.
• Other ad hoc benefit and HR program projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources with benefits administration responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience working with an HRIS; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Proven star in customer service.
• Proactive self-starter, excited to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative solutions.
• Exceptional teamwork, adaptability, critical thinking, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when dealing with sensitive personnel issues.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Customer Service.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.