Human Resources Operations Analyst - Hartson Kennedy

Formica; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartson-Kennedy Inc. in Marion, IN, seeks an HR Operations Analyst to support benefits, onboarding, HRIS data, and compliance across the organization. You will coordinate recruitment-related activities, maintain records, and assist with audits to strengthen controls and improve processes.

The role collaborates with HR leadership, finance, and vendors to ensure accurate reporting, timely filings, and an excellent employee experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in HR or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HR operations, benefits, retirement plan administration, or related.
• Experience maintaining HR records, reconciling data, and supporting audits.
• Knowledge of EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related administration practices.
• Strong Excel, HRIS, benefits, payroll, ATS, and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate postings, interviews, offers, onboarding, and related documentation.
• Respond to employee and manager questions and maintain confidentiality.
• Administer benefit programs, reconcile invoices, and support enrollment and filings.
• Administer deferrals, employer contributions, match calculations, and audits for retirement plan.
• Maintain HR data, prepare reports, support audits and process improvement.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Payroll

ATS

Analytics

Documentation

Confidentiality

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

MS Office

ATS

Payroll systems

Job description

Human Resources Operations Analyst - Hartson Kennedy

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HUMAN001623

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Marion, IN, USA

Description

Hartson-Kennedy Inc. manufactures and fabricates laminate countertops. We are seeking an HR Operations Analyst for our corporate offices and manufacturing facility in Marion, IN.

Position Summary: The HR Operations Analyst supports accurate, compliant, and efficient HR operations across benefits, recruiting, onboarding, employee support, HRIS data, compliance documentation, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and process improvement. This role partners with HR leadership, managers, employees, Finance, vendors, auditors, brokers, and third-party administrators to maintain records, resolve issues, strengthen controls, and support a positive employee experience.

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, interviews, offers, pre-employment activities, onboarding, orientation, and related documentation.
• Employee Relations and HR Support: Respond to employee and manager questions, support communications, engagement activities, performance and disciplinary documentation, and maintain confidentiality.
• Benefits Administration: Administer benefit programs, resolve employee and retiree inquiries, reconcile invoices and deductions, support annual enrollment, audits, testing, filings, COBRA, and required documentation.
• Retirement Plan Administration: Reconcile deferrals, employer contributions, loan repayments, eligibility, enrollments, contribution changes, match calculations, funding reports, audits, Form 5500 support, notices, and discrepancies.
• HRIS, Reporting, Compliance, and Process Improvement: Maintain HR data, prepare reports and dashboards, support audits and record retention, develop checklists and procedures, evaluate process gaps, and protect confidential information.

Key Working Relationships:

• Works closely with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Operations, leadership, supervisors, managers, employees, benefit brokers, carriers, retirement plan administrators, auditors, payroll partners, and other service providers.

Key Performance Expectations:

• Complete HR operations tasks, reconciliations, reports, audits, filings, and corrective actions accurately and on time.
• Maintain complete, accurate employee, benefit, retirement, recruiting, and compliance records.
• Reduce discrepancies through strong controls, documentation, communication, and root-cause problem solving.
• Identify process improvements, reporting needs, and opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in HR operations, benefits, retirement plan administration, HR compliance, payroll support, recruiting coordination, or a related function.
• Experience maintaining HR records, reconciling data, resolving discrepancies, preparing reports, and supporting audits or compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of employment and benefits requirements such as EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related administration practices.
• Strong Excel, HRIS, benefits, payroll, ATS, Microsoft Office, analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, confidentiality, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with self-funded or partially self-funded benefit plans, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, compliance calendars, audits, or financial reconciliation processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, multi-location, or hourly workforce environment.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or related credential.

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