People Operations Specialist

People Operations Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a People Operations Specialist to provide day-to-day HR support across leave administration, workers' compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR compliance. This in-office role is ideal for a highly organized, discreet, and employee-focused HR professional who understands employment regulations and enjoys supporting both employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, military leave, PTO, personal leave, and applicable state leave requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.

• Coordinate leave cases with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate HR documentation, leave records, employee records, and compliance-related information.

• Support workers' compensation coordination, benefits inquiries, payroll questions, onboarding, offboarding, and employee communications.

• Assist with HR policy updates, compliance initiatives, reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR, recruiting, or people operations experience; high-volume or industrial environment experience is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of employment law, EEO compliance, onboarding requirements, leave administration, and HR best practices.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong investigative, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems; experience with UKG/Kronos is a plus.

• Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Additional Details

• This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

• The role is fully in-office, on the Southside of Richmond, Virginia.

• Compensation is $70,000 annually.

• The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jane Schenberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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