HR Operations & Benefits Analyst

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

 Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and grow within Wagner.

Benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K and Roth 401K, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU- Citizens Equity First Credit Union - Employees have access to services include payroll deductions savings, accounts, loans, VISA card, and more.

Pay Rate:  $74,000.00-$92,000.00 Annually 
Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience. 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HR professional to join our team as an HR Operations & Benefits Analyst. This role is responsible for HR operational support, benefits administration, and leave management to ensure compliance, accuracy, and exceptional employee experience.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

•  Maintain and update HCM systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
•  Build HR reports (headcount, turnover, compensation, etc.).
•  Support HR process improvements and automation initiatives.
•  Collaborate with payroll to ensure seamless operations.
•  Provide troubleshooting and technical support for HR systems.
•  Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
•  Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors for issue resolution.
•  Coordinate and set up annual open enrollment and ACA compliance requirements.
•  Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and alignment with plan documents and policies.
•  Prepare and maintain benefits related documentation and reports.
•  Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, state leave programs, and other leave types.
•  Communicate with employees, managers, and third-party vendors regarding leave status and requirements.
•  Maintain accurate leave records in HR systems.
•  Provide guidance on leave policies and procedures.
•  Assist with audits and reporting related to leave management.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HR operations and/or leave administration.
• 2+ years of HRIS administration experience.
• 2+ years of Benefits experience.
• Knowledge of HR systems, FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related regulations.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft products.
• Experience with UKG preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Talking
• Sitting
• Use of Hands
• Hearing
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing but may require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Travel Requirements: up to 30%.

Work Environment:

• Noise: Quiet
• Indoors

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.