Human Resources Specialist (Temporary 3-4 months)

Essential Functions

• Supports compensation processes and documentation, including entering system data, setting up jobs, drafting and preparing job descriptions and evaluations, participating in job matching in salary survey data warehouse, conducting market analyses, loading jobs, pulling initial demographic data for analysis, job descriptions and importing data to salary survey data warehouse, compiling external market data, preparing, combining and parsing spreadsheets, creating mail merge memos, setting up of excel formulas, and helping administer pay processes in alignment with organizational guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Supports benefit plan administration, preparing documents/communications and performing activities related to open enrollment preparation, new hire enrollment and life-event changes, entering benefits information to system and vendor sites, reconciling benefit data, coordinating with vendors, managing monthly billing, responding to employee inquiries, and assisting with compliance, reporting, and communications related to health, welfare, and retirement programs.
• Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers Compensation and Benefits tasks, issues or assignments to meet the FY2026 priorities and goals.
• Coordinates assigned aspects of the Compensation and Benefits program administration and provides answers to coverage questions and provides information to employees and managers.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, independently or in partnership with the HR Manager.
• Utilizes the procedures, processes, methodologies and tools (e.g. UKG, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite products) to ensure timely and accurate Compensation and Benefit administrative operations.
• Ensures that data is accurately processed and maintained according to organization rules and applicable regulations. Creates reporting and file uploads to provide data exports and imports to HRIS, Payroll and vendor systems.
• Prepares and disseminates communications as approved and directed by HR Manager, and updates/creates documentation of processes within their area of focus.
• Participates in projects and initiatives.
• Ensures workflows and processes are documented in Confluence ensuring up-to-date information.
• Provides AURA policy information, plan and program information and maintains general knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting compensation and benefits matters.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Two to Five years of experience in human resources supporting benefits and compensation.
• Able to handle HR issues requiring interpretation and application of policies and procedures (i.e. providing educated guidance and consultation on area of focus).
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse client group at all levels.
• Proficiency utilizing software with advanced skills (specifically Excel and Microsoft Product Suite), Payscale/Payfactors or other Compensation third-party data warehouse for survey data, and update, modify or develop a variety of HR tools, to include reports, data-driven presentations, analytical templates, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Completed coursework or achievement of CEBS or CCP certification.
• PHR or SHRM CP designation.
• Specialized experience in compensation and benefits.
• Experience with UKG and IBM Cognos Analytics (Business Intelligence).

Physical Demands

• Sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must possess - sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.

Salary Range

$70,000-$80,000. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience.