People Operations Coordinator - Part Time

Midwest Commercial Interiors- Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwest Commercial Interiors- Utah is seeking a part-time People Operations Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations across multiple business units. In-office role with flexibility and collaboration with managers and staff.

You will handle benefits administration, payroll accuracy, HRIS data, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and recruitment support. The position emphasizes data integrity, confidentiality, and a customer-service mindset to help teams stay compliant and productive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience with emphasis on HR operations and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable work style.
• Collaborative, team-focused with a customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including enrollment and changes.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and update pay changes and raises.
• Maintain HRIS data and ensure compliance records.
• Coordinate recruitment, screening, and onboarding.
• Assist with HR policies and employee handbook updates.
• Support leave management, audits, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records across locations.

Skills

HR operations

Benefits administration

Payroll accuracy

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Benefits platforms

Job description

People Operations Specialist

We're looking for a part-time People Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day HR support across multiple business units. You'll be involved with benefits administration, payroll accuracy, HRIS data management, employee onboarding and offboarding, and compliance activities. This is an in-office role as you will work closely with employees and managers across the organization. Days and work hours can be flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits & Retirement Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and coverage changes in benefits and payroll systems.
• Administer 401(k) plans and employee stock programs, including enrollments, contributions, and reporting.
• Administer COBRA and workers' compensation programs.

Leave & Payroll Administration

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, disability, and company leave policies.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by validating start dates, stop dates, pay rate changes, and documentation of raises and promotion changes.
• Process payroll election changes and ensure all changes are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
• Collect, track, and input hours and leave information to meet payroll deadlines.

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain and audit employee data in the HRIS, including job changes, leave status, workers' compensation coding, and compliance records.
• Ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Support audits related to personnel files, I-9 documentation, payroll, and benefits.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer preparation.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Coordinate offboarding activities, exit interviews, and separation documentation.

Policies & Compliance

• Assist with employee handbook updates, HR policies, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of HR experience, with emphasis on HR operations and benefits administration
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and strong attention to data accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable work style
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with a customer-service orientation

Preferred

• Experience with benefits platforms and payroll systems
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and state employment law
• Familiarity with 401(k) administration and retirement plan compliance
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)

Essential Functions

This is a part-time in-office position. Essential functions include working in an office environment during business hours, using computers and HRIS systems for extended periods, and maintaining direct availability for in-person communication with employees and managers across multiple business locations.