Senior HR Specialist Job at King & Bishop in Acton

Overview

Our client, a long-standing and respected manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join their HR team in Acton, MA. This position will primarily focus on benefits administration and leave management, with additional responsibilities supporting training initiatives and company events.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, high-touch organization that takes pride in providing exceptional employee support and a best-in-class benefits experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee leave requests, ensuring compliance with company policy and Massachusetts leave laws.
• Partner with the third-party administrator and benefits broker to manage a private PMFLA plan.
• Maintain and update HR systems related to benefits and leaves; collaborate with HRIS team to ensure data accuracy and file feeds.
• Assist with training and LMS (UKG Ready) initiatives—uploading, maintaining, and deploying learning content to employees.
• Support company events such as appreciation celebrations, seasonal gatherings, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide a compassionate, solutions-oriented employee experience—offering support and guidance rather than simply redirecting inquiries.
• Participate in open enrollment, benefits communication, and reporting.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience with a strong focus on benefits and leave administration (Massachusetts experience preferred).
• Demonstrated system and technology proficiency, ideally with HRIS or LMS platforms.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a high-touch, employee-first approach.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience with UKG Ready or a similar HRIS
• Exposure to training and LMS administration
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)