Human Resources Administrator/Specialist

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION

The HR Administrator – Payroll, Benefits & Global Mobility plays a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations across payroll, benefits, and employee support. This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex payroll processes (including gross-ups, relocation reimbursements, and expatriate payroll adjustments) while also providing genuine, people-centered support to employees — especially those relocating from overseas. The ideal candidate combines technical accuracy with empathy, showing sincere dedication to helping

international assignees settle successfully into their new life and work environment. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of diverse HR tasks, and approaches every challenge with a “can-do” mindset.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration:

• Process and review biweekly/monthly payroll with accuracy
• Manage payroll data for both domestic employees and international assignees
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting to reconcile payroll and ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local wage/tax laws.
• Provide timely and professional support for employee payroll inquiries.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k)).
• Manage enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefit systems.
• Partner with vendors and brokers to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, and other benefit regulations.

Global Mobility & Relocation Support:

• Support all payroll, tax, and HR processes for expatriates and international transfers.
• Coordinate relocation payments, housing allowances and other mobility-related benefits.
• Partner with external relocation and tax vendors to ensure accurate gross-ups and tax reporting.
• Provide empathetic, hands-on support to employees and families relocating to the U.S.
• Maintain clear communication with expatriates to ensure a positive transition experience

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, function, or department to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization.
• Keep EVP informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodical communication takes place.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities.
• Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

The experience and education described here are representative of those that are expected to individuals to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered on an individual basis.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including gross-up and multi-state payroll.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

o Experience with multi-entity or international payroll.

o Certification such as FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR is a plus.

o Advanced Excel and reporting skills

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday, Paylocity).