Human Resources Operations Specialist

CURE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CURE International is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to oversee U.S. payroll, benefits, HRIS maintenance, and leave administration. The role supports HR process improvements and may contribute to global HR initiatives in compensation, policy, and HR technology.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience, strong HRIS and payroll software skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a full-time on-site opportunity based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting or related field preferred
• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience required
• Experience administering employee benefit programs
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software required

Responsibilities

• Administer bi-weekly U.S. payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage employee benefits enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and answer benefit questions
• Maintain employee data in the HRIS, generate reports, and support HR process improvements
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation) and related policies
• Support compensation analysis, HR policy development, and global HR operations initiatives

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS

Leave administration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of Human Resources operations at CURE International. This position oversees U.S. payroll administration, employee benefits, HRIS maintenance, leave administration, and HR operational processes while providing exceptional service to co-workers across the organization. The role also contributes to HR process improvements and offers opportunities to support global HR initiatives in areas such as compensation, benefits, HR policy development, and HR technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer accurate and timely bi-weekly U.S. payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and serving as the primary resource for employee benefit questions.
• Maintain employee data within the HRIS, support system enhancements, generate reports, and help improve HR processes and workflows.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other organizational leave policies.
• Support HR operational initiatives and special projects, including compensation analysis, HR policy development, and future global HR operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience required.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience with leave administration (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation) preferred