What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS/Benefits Specialist position at CPH?
Department: Corporate/Administrative
Location: Sanford, FL
HRIS/Benefits Specialist –
Are you seeking a HUGE growth opportunity with longevity as an entry-level HR professional?
If you enjoy working with data and research to make informed decisions impacting overall process efficiency and effectiveness in the HR space, this might an incredible role for you!
Position Summary –
Without further ado, CPH is actively seeking a talented HRIS/Benefits Specialist to join our team in Sanford, FL with a focus on human resources management systems and benefits administration. This position will require an individual who is resolution-focused and detail-oriented with an extremely positive and adaptable attitude and ability to quickly process constructive feedback in an appropriate and timely fashion.
The HRIS/Benefits Specialist will actively expand one’s skill set in technology, overall human resources function/workflow, and analytics. This role will include heavy use of HRIS systems, ADP, and special projects such as compensation analysis. This is a great role for an individual who seeks to identify workflow pain points and work collaboratively as part of a team to resolve problem areas with the use of both data analytics and technology to make both informed and innovative decision resulting in a more seamless and effective HR workflow function.
The most important requirement for this position will be an individual with professional experience working hands-on with HRIS systems. ADP experience is highly desired but not required as this is a proficiency that can be quickly acquired by utilizing a transferrable skill set in an existing HRIS system experience such as Workday or Paylocity.
CPH's HR Team –
Our team at CPH is very special as we have intentionally invested substantial time in our team development fostering a group of passionate, hardworking, and collaborative individuals sharing a common goal. Our common goal is to provide HR excellence across all CPH departments, stakeholders, and employees.
There is truly never a dull day for our HR team – we are seeking only team-oriented individuals with a good-faith approach to helping others, making decisions to the best of the business, and being part of CPH’s bright future as a top industry leader and employer across AEC! You are in for a real treat with our team of highly dedicated leaders with an open-door policy to answer questions and provide essential support to reach your highest potential.
Ideal Candidate & Primary Function –
An ideal candidate for this role would have 1-2 years minimum of professional experience making organizational recommendations to increase functional productivity and workflow solutions for the HR department.
The ideal candidate for this role is not just one with strong software proficiencies, but also the right mentality to drive us forward as a collaborative and positive team with a focus on providing all the best to our people at CPH – which is exactly what we all deserve.
Position Scope & Key Responsibilities
Position Scope –
The HRIS/Benefits Specialist leads the HRIS team to automate, integrate, and configure core processes in human resources. You will play a key leadership role in defining how HRIS can be optimized to provide an amazing employee experience that supports a company/organization to become a high impact HR organization.
Key Responsibilities –
HRIS & HR Data Management
- Administer and maintain the company’s HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Support HRIS enhancements, troubleshooting, and system upgrades partnering with IT.
- Generate reports and dashboards to support HR decision-making.
- Oversee benefits enrollment, changes, and compliance with company policies.
- Act as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborate with benefits providers to manage renewals and ensure competitive offerings
- Analyze HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, compensation trends, and workforce analytics.
- Support compensation benchmarking and market data analysis to ensure competitive pay structures.
- Assist in salary surveys, pay equity analysis, and compensation modeling.
- Maintain HR policies, processes, and documentation to ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Support audits related to HR data, benefits, and compensation.
- Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and data accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills –
- Bachelor-level degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in HR operations, HRIS management, or related HR roles.
- Strong proficiency in HRIS platforms (ADP is a plus).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with HR analytics and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, and compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Power BI is a plus.
- The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.
- This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.
- The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.
- The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds. May require occasional travel for trainings, HR meetings and/or acquisitions.
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.