HR Operations Specialist

At Buff City Soap, our people are our greatest asset. We're looking for an HR Operations Specialist who loves creating exceptional employee experiences and keeping HR operations running seamlessly.

From a candidate's first interview to every stage of the employee journey, you'll be the operational engine behind our HR team—driving efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

If you're organized, proactive, people-focused, and always looking for a better way to do things, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love This Role

Own work that impacts every employee across the organization.

Help improve and streamline HR processes.

Partner with leaders and employees across the business.

Gain exposure to recruiting, benefits, payroll, HR technology, compliance, and employee experience.

Build a strong foundation for future growth in HR.

What You'll Do

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee status changes.

Support recruiting activities, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

Maintain employee records and HR documentation.

Process promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations.

Benefits & Payroll

Administer employee benefits and support enrollment activities.

Serve as a resource for employee benefit questions.

Support payroll processing, audits, and employee inquiries.

Coordinate open enrollment and leave administration.

HR Systems & Reporting

Maintain accurate data in HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Generate reports and workforce metrics.

Support system enhancements, testing, and automation initiatives.

Compliance & Employee Support

Help ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Support audits, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

Serve as a first point of contact for HR questions.

Support employee engagement, communication, and HR programs.

What We're Looking For

Required

3–5 years of HR operations, HR administration, or HR generalist experience.

Experience with benefits administration and HR systems.

Working knowledge of payroll processes and employment law compliance.

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills.

Preferred

ADP Workforce Now experience.

Multi-state HR experience.

Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and leave administration.

SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.

What Success in This Role Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll:

Deliver a seamless onboarding experience.

Become a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders.

Improve processes that increase efficiency and service levels.

Maintain highly accurate HR and payroll data.

Help HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and consistently.

Why Buff City Soap?

You'll join a growing company where your ideas matter, your work is visible, and your impact is felt every day. If you enjoy helping people, improving processes, and creating order from complexity, we'd love to hear from you!