Human Resources Specialist – Employee Benefits

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our team in Williamsville, New York!

The Human Resources Specialist role supports key Human Resources functions including new hire processing, benefits administration, leave of absence coordination, and HR systems management. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

New Hire & Onboarding

Prepare and process new hire documentation, including Employee Change Notices (ECNs), new hire packets, and onboarding checklists

Conduct new hire orientation and benefits orientation sessions

Monitor and coordinate new hire benefits enrollment, including communications and arrears calculations

Compliance & Reporting

Maintain I-9 compliance, utilize E-Verify and complete required state documentation

Complete state new hire reporting (NY, OH, CO, CA)

Support dependent eligibility audits

Benefits Administration

Respond to employee and internal inquiries regarding benefits

Prepare employer HSA funding files

Reconcile benefit vendor billing with HRIS records (e.g., ADP)

Audit 401(k) enrollment files for accuracy and compliance

Process and approve benefit changes, including life events and new hire elections

Maintain documentation for qualifying life events and calculate arrears

Resolve 401(k) file discrepancies (backup support)

Periodically review employee and benefits data and work along with leadership and third-parties to recommend strategic initiatives and benefit plan changes to increase employee satisfaction and cost-savings

Leave of Absence (LOA)

Coordinate leave of absence cases with third-party administrators (e.g., Unum)

Review LOA documentation and ensure compliance

Process LOA and Return-to-Work transactions in HR systems

Maintain FMLA and leave records

Support leave tracking and reporting

HR Systems & Data Support

Process employee data changes and HR actions in HRIS (e.g., ADP)

Maintain HR systems and shared platforms (e.g., SharePoint) with up-to-date documentation

Monitor HR inbox and route inquiries appropriately

Support ECN processing and employee terminations (backup support)

Resolve COBRA discrepancies

Coordinate job title updates with IT systems

Employee Engagement

Coordinate wellness program administration and communications

Support employee engagement initiatives and events

Assist with updating of ADP Assist information to provide benefits information to employees through an automated chatbot

Additional Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures regarding the processes regularly performed

Support holiday schedule updates in HR systems (backup)

Manage HR Service Center mailbox

Process offboarding documentation

Complete ECNs for non-HR action updates

Other functions/tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, with exposure to onboarding, benefits, and HRIS systems

Experience with HR systems such as ADP and benefits platforms strongly preferred

Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., I-9, FMLA, ACA)

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.