Illumination

Human Resources

• Own and manage biweekly payroll processing, partnering with Payroll to ensure accuracy; audit payroll data, verify timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, and withholdings, and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any employee related inquiries.
• Administer and maintain the HRIS (UKG Pro), ensuring accuracy of company and employee data, process workflows, automated file feeds, end of year processes; liaise with UKG consultants as needed to troubleshoot issues and implement system enhancements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including new hire enrollments, life events, and open enrollment; coordinate employee education sessions. Work closely with Benefit Brokers and UKG Pro for new benefit implementations and enrollment configurations.
• Manage employee leaves of absence, including CFRA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation, ensuring full compliance with federal and California regulations. Knowledge in New York and Connecticut leave law is a plus.
• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook to ensure alignment with current laws, regulations, and business practices.
• Ensure the company’s required Compliance: Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files, training records, and employment documentation.
• Proactively and monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws (with an emphasis on California) and support the implementation of compliant policies and practices.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation, I-9 compliance, benefits enrollment, final pay coordination, and exit interviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR operations, documentation, and standard operating procedures using HR best practices.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support evolving business priorities.

HR Operations Generalist