Human Resources Specialist

City Personnel; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City Personnel in Rhode Island is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join a collaborative HR team and make an impact across benefits, payroll, recruiting, and employee relations. The role welcomes candidates with a strong benefits and payroll background or broad generalist experience, offering a stable, full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

You will administer benefits programs, coordinate leaves, manage multi-state payroll, support onboarding, ensure compliance, and foster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience.
• 1+ year of benefits administration experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), COBRA, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Process accurate, timely multi-state payroll and manage year-end compliance, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and third-party sick pay integration.
• Maintain and audit employee records, I-9 files, and personnel action forms in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Support the full recruiting and onboarding cycle, from job postings and resume review to interviews and new hire orientation.
• Keep HR compliance and onboarding training current with changing state and federal regulations.
• Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, including events and wellness programming.
• Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable resource for employees with HR-related questions.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR policy compliance

Multi-state payroll

Recruiting & onboarding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a well-rounded role where you can make a real impact across benefits, payroll, recruiting, and employee relations, all within a globally recognized organization right here in Rhode Island?

We're looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join a collaborative HR team at a respected, internationally established company. Whether you come from a strong benefits and payroll background or bring broad generalist experience, this role offers the chance to contribute across the full HR spectrum on a supportive, well-regarded team.

Compensation & Highlights:

• $80,000-$85,000 annually, with full benefits.
• Permanent.

Responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist:

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), COBRA, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Process accurate, timely multi-state payroll and manage year-end compliance, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and third-party sick pay integration.
• Maintain and audit employee records, I-9 files, and personnel action forms in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Support the full recruiting and onboarding cycle, from job postings and resume review to interviews and new hire orientation.
• Keep HR compliance and onboarding training current with changing state and federal regulations.
• Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, including events and wellness programming.
• Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable resource for employees with HR-related questions.

Qualifications of the Human Resources Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related business field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience.
• 1+ year of benefits administration experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal, solution-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.