Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job SummaryThe HR Operations & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Carina's HR operations, employee benefits, HR systems, onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, personnel records, and HR compliance processes. This position ensures efficient, accurate, and compliant HR operations while delivering exceptional service to employees throughout the employee lifecycle. This position will be primarily remote, with the ability to go into the Denver office for trainings and employee onboarding.
What You'll DoHR Operations- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
- Prepare employment documentation.
- Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements.
- Manage employee personnel files and HR documentation.
- Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding logistics.
- Administer employment status changes.
Benefits Administration- Administer employee benefit programs.
- Coordinate and execute annual open enrollment.
- Serve as primary employee contact for benefit questions.
- Work directly with benefit vendors.
- Reconcile benefit vendor invoice reconciliation.
- Coordinate COBRA administration.
- Process qualifying life events.
Leave Administration- Administer FMLA, state leave programs, ADA-related leave coordination, and Company leave policies.
- Coordinate leave documentation.
- Track leave usage and communicate with employees and managers.
- Coordinate with third-party administrators as needed.
HRIS & Reporting- Maintain HRIS data integrity.
- Process employee changes within HR systems.
- Generate HR reports and workforce metrics.
- Support payroll by ensuring timely and accurate personnel transactions.
Compliance Administration- Maintain I-9 documentation and E-Verify compliance.
- Coordinate required employment notices.
- Maintain required personnel records.
- Support audit preparation.
- Track required employee training and acknowledgments.
- Maintain HR standard operating procedures jointly with the Employee Relations Manager.
Operational Support- Coordinate employee recognition and service awards.
- Manage HR departmental communications.
- Coordinate equipment and access requests with IT during onboarding and offboarding.
- Assist with departmental process improvements.
What We're Looking ForRequired Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related filed; or, equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
- Three or more years of HR operations or HR administration experience.
- Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
- Experience with HRIS systems and HR recordkeeping.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated success supporting a remote, multi-state workforce while ensuring consistent employee experience.
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR
Why You'll Love Working Here- Insured group health, dental, and vison plans (Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision)
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending account options
- Employer contributions $900 annually towards a Health Reimbursement Employer (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on the health plan selected
- 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer contribution match
- 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability plans paid for employees
- Free 24/7 access to confidential resources through an employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary benefit plans to complement health care coverage, including accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 17 days of paid vacation within one year of service
- 12 paid sick days accrued by one year of service
- 14 paid holidays (which includes two floating holidays)
- One paid volunteer day
- Employer-paid programs/courses for professional growth and development
- Cell phone and internet reimbursement
- Competitive salary and full benefits
- Annual, all expenses paid staff retreat
- Flexible work (remote or hybrid)
- Supportive, mission-driven team
- Opportunities to learn and grow
This position will be posted through 8/31/2026 or until position is filled.
Salary Description
$85,000 - $95,000
