Human Resources Specialist

Role: HR Specialist (Temp to Hire)Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Parsippany, NJDuration: 6-month contract to hireResponsibilities:Administer all employee benefits programs, including retirement plans, health insurance, disability programs, and more.Serve as a liaison to Payroll/Finance for resolving open items, system issues, and benefits/deduction processing.Process invoices for benefits and HR technology vendors in a timely manner.Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws related to benefits; coordinate company benefits with government-sponsored programs.Lead open enrollment processes, drive plan participation, and enhance employee engagement.Work with brokers and vendors to resolve benefits inquiries, perform nondiscrimination testing, process Form 5500s, and manage all related communications.Ensure compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other applicable laws.Prepare and file reports and applications required by federal and state agencies (e.g., IRS, DOL).Reconcile 401(k) contributions with payroll and coordinate with Accounting/Finance.Act as the HRIS/HCM system administrator and manage data feeds with vendors.Develop and maintain an effective report library and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.Track employee leaves and requests for accommodations.Handle special projects as assigned.Requirements:Bachelors degree with at least 3 years of experience in HR Benefits Administration.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, INDEX, MATCH, formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.).Experience with SaaS-based payroll or HCM systems (Ceridian/Dayforce preferred).Knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable laws and regulations.Detail-oriented with strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).Certification by SHRM (CP) or HRCI (PHR) is a plus.Experience in customer and employee relations.