Human Resources Specialist

Description

Human Resources Specialist

Summary  

Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our San Diego HR team. The Human Resources Specialist provides in-depth support to SWS Group across the full range of HR operations, serving as the HRIS administrator and assisting with employee benefits, compliance, recordkeeping, and employee relations. We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in HRIS management, benefits administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates clearly, handles sensitive information with discretion, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. Our group of companies is comprised of award-winning institutions across the state: BergDavis Public Affairs, ColLAborate, Katz & Associates, Kiterocket, and Southwest Strategies. With over 120 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience and offices across the state, our team is uniquely positioned to meet stakeholders where they are. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging our decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.  

Position:  

Location:  This person must be located within San Diego. This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite in the San Diego Headquarters (located in Del Mar).  

Salary Range: $68,000-$74,000 (dependent on experience) 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the HRIS administrator, ensuring accurate employee data, managing onboarding and offboarding paperwork, and coordinating performance review tracking 
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and compliance with federal and state regulations 
• Work closely with benefits brokers to manage plan administration, resolve issues, and ensure regulatory compliance 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution 
• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and final pay calculations 
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and documentation comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, and maintain all required compliance posters in each office location 
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure timely reporting for audits and regulatory requirements 
• Support and track HR compliance initiatives, including ACA reporting and mandatory trainings 
• Assist in updating and communicating HR policies and employee handbook information 
• Support employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance-related discussions 
• Work closely with the HR Generalist and Chief People Officer to support employee inquiries and provide assistance as needed 
• Perform invoice reconciliation by reviewing, verifying, and resolving discrepancies between invoices and payments 
• Perform additional duties as required 

What we offer:  

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth  
• Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred 
• 3+ years experience in HR and/or benefits administration