HR Generalist, Benefits, Compensation & Payroll

Apply Description Title: HR Generalist, Benefits, Compensation & Payroll Department : Human Resources Location : Remote (U.S.) Salary Range: ($80,000 - $90,000/annually) Brief Description : The HR Generalist, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll is responsible for administering compensation, benefits, payroll, HR systems, compliance reporting, and other key HR functions. This individual will act as the department's technical expert in compensation, benefits administration, payroll oversight, and HR reporting while providing support across broader HR functions, including employee relations and workforce initiatives. This role also supervises the Payroll Administrator. Description: EducationDynamics (“EDDY”) is a marketing and enrollment services company dedicated to connecting students with the right school for them. We are higher education experts and full-funnel marketers working closely with universities to engage and enroll prospective adult learners. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, the HR Generalist, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll will lead the strategy and execution of our compensation and benefits plans and initiatives, including design, development, and deployment efforts, while evaluating the effectiveness of all employee benefits. This includes compensation banding, variable compensation plans, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k, and all other ancillary benefits. At EDDY, we are looking for passionate people leaders who are ready for a challenge and eager to show what they can do. We offer a highly flexible, collaborative, and supportive team environment to allow our employees to do their best work every day! Job Responsibilities & Duties: Oversee compliance reporting including the EEO1, 5500 filings, Non-Discrimination Testing, and required Federal and State employment reporting Oversee payroll administration and HRIS (Paylocity), ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, tax account management, audits, reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related issues while supervising the Payroll Administrator. Develop and administer compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, bonus and incentive programs, commission structures, and related compensation documentation to support talent attraction, retention, and business objectives. Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of benefit and wellness programs, including vendor management, employee communications, billing oversight, and program effectiveness. Maintain the Human Resources KPI dashboards, driving business decisions Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law Identify best practices, services, and tools in the industry to continually evolve our HR process and produce efficiencies Play a role in the due diligence process and comprehensive review of all compensation and benefit plans for new ventures, mergers and acquisitions. Manage enrollment and termination in COBRA program in partnership with HRIS vendor Review and approve 401k loan requests as well as maintain loan payment processing through the Payroll Administrator Manage and distribute electronic HR correspondence, documents, and incoming mail to ensure timely routing and response. Provide support across all areas of Human Resources as needed, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, workforce initiatives, and special projects. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with expertise in compensation, benefits, payroll administration, HRIS, and HR operations. Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring employees; payroll oversight experience required. Experience administering compensation programs, salary benchmarking, payroll, and benefits programs. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and HR metrics/KPI development. Experience using Paylocity required. Knowledge of benefits, payroll, and employment-related regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA/PPACA. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities. Preferred: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organizational integrations, and HR due diligence activities. Experience supporting U.S. and UK employees and/or global HR operations. Experience with BambooHR. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification. Core Competencies: Attention to Detail: You achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task, regardless of how small Analytical Skills: You have the ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, make recommendations and decisions based upon this information Proactive: You act in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes rather than responding after it has happened Collaboration: You work very well with others and in a team. You listen well and become the “go-to” consultant on people related situations Communication: You have clear timely communication Judgement: You are able to break down situations and balance the needs of both the employee and company Strategic: You are perceptive and able to make and take decisions based on evidence and calculated hunches Interpersonal Skills: You are empathic and patient when speaking with others Self-Motivated: You are constantly striving to perform your best. While you take direction well, you can work independently to achieve both your personal goals as well as service your customers’ needs Accountable: You take responsibility for your actions and your client’s performance Lifelong Learner: You stay on top of new trends, learn quickly, always look for ways to improve and are adaptable Detail Oriented: You revel in the details, digging into the data, looking for the cause and effect, and perfecting your strategy Solution-Focused: You are creative and innovative, always looking for different ways to solve client and/or company challenges