Human Resources Specialist

Church Posting; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Fellowship seeks an HR Specialist to oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS data integrity for 400+ employees across multiple campuses. The role reports to the HR Systems Administrator and serves as the liaison with the insurance broker to resolve benefits inquiries while ensuring accuracy in employment and payroll systems.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of HR experience and knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, payroll, and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with compensation and benefits, labor relations, and personnel information systems.
• Understanding of strategic planning and HR modeling and coordination of people and resources.

Responsibilities

• Gather, verify, and input employee data into ADP Workforce Now to execute accurate payroll runs.
• Maintain real-time accuracy of organizational charts, personnel files, and HRIS data.
• Administer comprehensive employee benefit plans (HSA, FSA, COBRA, disability) and liaison with insurance broker.
• Manage leave administration (FMLA, disability) and track timelines/return-to-work plans.
• Conduct monthly/annual compliance audits for insurance, ACA, and EEOC reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Benefits administration

Compliance

Vendor liaison

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Specialist at Christ Fellowship oversees core HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS data integrity. Reporting directly to the HR Systems Administrator, this role delivers high-touch HR services to over 400 employees across multiple campus locations. The ideal candidate serves as a reliable liaison between staff and insurance providers while ensuring absolute accuracy in our employment and payroll systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll & HRIS Administration

• Gather, verify, and input employee data into ADP Workforce Now to execute accurate and timely payroll runs.
• Maintain real-time accuracy of organizational charts, personnel files, and system data within the HRIS.
• Manage employee lifecycle data entry, tracking hires, terminations, transfers, leaves, and promotions.
• Oversee the automated employment verification system and handle data reporting/analysis as needed.

Benefits & Leave Management

• Administer comprehensive employee benefit plans, including Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), COBRA, and disability.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the insurance broker and mediate benefit-related inquiries or claims issues for staff.
• Manage leave administration (FMLA, short/long-term disability), tracking timelines and coordinating return-to-work plans.
• File and monitor workers' compensation claims to ensure compliance and timely resolution.

Compliance & Employee Lifecycle

• Conduct monthly and annual compliance audits for insurance plans, ACA, and EEOC reporting.
• Design and facilitate payroll and benefits orientations for new hires to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Conduct "Years of Service" check-ins to support employee retention and gather feedback.
• Cultivate professional, productive relationships with vendors and industry partners.

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of principles and procedures for compensation and benefits, labor relations, and personnel information systems.
• Working knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, human resources modeling, and coordination of people and resources.

JOB SPECS:

Classification: Full-time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Reporting to: Human Resources System Administrator