HR and Benefits Manager

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Automation Personnel Services
Birmingham, ALABAMA, United States
60000 - 65000 USD / Year
  • Healthcare
  • FullTime

HR and Benefits Manager
Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced and dedicated HR and Benefits Manager to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Birmingham. In this role, you will oversee employee benefits administration, provide HR and payroll support, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. This role manages benefits programs, assists with payroll and HR processes, and serves as a resource for employees and management on HR and benefits-related matters.Salary Range
$60k-$65KHR and Benefits Manager Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness plans.

  • Provide new employees with benefits orientation and enrollment instructions; prepare and distribute enrollment packets for newly eligible employees.

  • Assist employees with enrollment and resolve benefit-related issues; liaise with insurance providers and administrators to facilitate claims.

  • Administer COBRA, FMLA, LOAs, and other leave programs per legal and company requirements.

  • Track ACA eligibility, maintain documentation, and ensure timely reporting.

  • Conduct open enrollment, design communication materials, and deliver training sessions to enhance understanding of benefits.

  • Review payroll deductions, perform audits, and maintain accurate benefits and payroll records.

  • Evaluate and improve internal processes for efficiency and cost reduction; document procedures and ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other regulations.

Payroll Support (Back-Up)

  • Create and maintain employee profiles in payroll systems.

  • Process status changes and updates.

  • Administer team members’ vacation and PTO balances.

HR Support (Back-Up)

  • Conduct background screenings.

  • Provide branch-level decision support.

  • Handle employee complaints, disciplinary actions, and field guidance.

  • Complete I-9 verification and maintain compliance.

  • Assist with investigations and HR compliance matters.

HR and Benefits Manager Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR leadership.

  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS/benefits systems.

  • Strong project management and team leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

  • Analytical skills with thorough knowledge of plan designs and benefit contract language.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and capability to prioritize tasks.

Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and process improvement.

  • High attention to detail and compliance.

  • Ability to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan, 25% Company Match

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage

  • Paid vacation time

  • Ancillary Benefits — Accident, Critical Illness

  • Generous PTO & paid holidays

  • Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage

  • Telemedicine services

To Apply Click “Apply Now” or send your resume and cover letter to cherril@apstemps.comAbout Automation Personnel ServicesFounded in 1990, Automation Personnel Services has 30 years of experience placing talented and energetic individuals in well-paying, fulfilling jobs. Let us help you find the right job for you — one that meets your experience, skillset, and personal goals.About Automation Personnel Services

  • 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).

  • Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).

  • Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.

  • Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.

  • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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