HR Operations Associate

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for an HR Operations Associate that can be located in our Raleigh, North Carolina, Newark, New Jersey, Naperville Illinois, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois location.  This role will be tasked with providing operational support covering several HR functions including program administration, system administration,  procedural documentation and workflows and financial accounting/analyses.  Furthermore, this role will be responsible for administering and responding to inquiries for multiple areas of HR total rewards programs pertaining to payroll, benefits, onboarding & offboarding, and all HR systems.  This includes general and Statistical Analysis reporting to internal management and external agencies. This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administering all major HR operations while supporting the HR Business Partner, Recruiting and Training and Development team.

• Collaborate with appropriate service owners and other key stakeholder contributing to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documented workflows.

• Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday, including hires, job changes, transfers, and separations. Maintain accurate employee, organizational, and job data, ensuring high standards of data integrity. Monitor and audit HR data to identify compliance risks, errors, and opportunities for improvement.

• Serve as a Workday subject matter expert, troubleshooting user issues and identifying root causes of errors. Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR operational and Workday-related inquiries. Support semiannual Workday releases through regression and new functionality testing.

• Onboarding/offboarding of all new hires to include system entry as well as communication to new hires and exiting employees.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR operational and Workday-related inquiries.

• Support HR operations and leadership by delivering downloadable reports as needed and helping stakeholders navigate dashboards, locate specific transactions, and understand the data behind HR metrics.

• Provide support on external queries and other employee reference requests. Prepares employment related letters upon third party or employee’s request. Resolves any employees’ queries, such as those related to issues like salary, labor regulations, company programs and benefits related questions.

• Statistical Analysis reporting to internal management (employee demographics, skills inventory, absenteeism, overtime, employee turnover, staffing budget) and external agencies (e.g., government agencies, insurance companies, unions etc.)

• Assists with Rewards and Recognition program implementation and administration (e.g. C.L.A.S, Giving Program, Silver, Gold and Retirement Awards, etc.)

• Processes Payroll, administers, calculates and funds various benefits (401k, HSA, FSA, Profit Sharing, Rewards and Recognition programs). Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies. Prepares and submit all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits, and garnishments. Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records and administer state and federal payroll and tax regulations. Reconciles benefits invoices for payment

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous HRIS system experience

• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Preferred to Have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree

• HRIS system experience with Workday

Compensation:

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $55,000 – $77,670.  This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position.  Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role.  The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more. 

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like:

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.