Position Summary
The Benefits and HRIS Specialist administers employee benefits programs and manages the human resources information system (HRIS) for Foster Brands and its portfolio of companies. This position makes sure employees understand and can easily use their benefits, that employee data is accurate and secure, and that HR systems support a growing, multi-brand workforce.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and people-focused, and enjoys both helping employees and improving the systems behind the scenes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment, including communications, employee meetings, system setup, and carrier updates.
- Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, changes, and terminations accurately and on time.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and help resolve claims or eligibility issues with carriers.
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and partner with Finance and Payroll on deductions.
- Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA and disability coordination.
- Help ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other benefits regulations and reporting requirements.
HRIS Management
- Serve as the primary administrator of the HRIS, maintaining system setup, workflows, and user access.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee data, including new hires, job changes, compensation updates, and terminations.
- Build and run reports on headcount, turnover, benefits participation, and other HR metrics for leadership.
- Partner with Payroll and IT on system integrations, data transfers, and troubleshooting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and self-service tools.
- Create and maintain system documentation, guides, and training for employees and managers.
- Support HR technology implementations, upgrades, and new modules.
HR Support
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes as they relate to benefits and system access.
- Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Support HR audits and compliance reporting.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HRIS administration, or a combination of both.
- Working knowledge of benefits regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS or HR/payroll platform (such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, BambooHR, or UKG).
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including reporting and data analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Clear, friendly written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or HRIS-related certification.
- Experience supporting multi-entity organizations or hourly, seasonal, and event-based workforces.
- Experience leading open enrollment or an HRIS implementation.
Why Foster Brands
Foster Brands is building a diversified portfolio of companies and ventures with an entrepreneurial approach to growth. You’ll have the opportunity to help build the foundation of an expanding organization rather than simply maintain an established system.
This is a place for people who enjoy solving problems, working as a team, and helping businesses and communities grow.
Equal Opportunity
Foster Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a professional workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, performance, and organizational needs without unlawful discrimination.