The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
HR Operations and Benefits Specialist
Location: On site in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Base Salary Rate: $85,000 - $115,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
The HR Specialist is responsible for delivering exceptional HR services and benefits administration support to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders across the United States and Canada. This role serves as a key member of the HR Operations team, ensuring the accurate execution of employee lifecycle transactions, benefits programs, HR systems administration, and employee support services.
The successful candidate will combine strong customer service skills, operational excellence, and analytical capabilities to deliver efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR solutions. This role collaborates closely with Payroll, Benefits providers, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and external vendors to ensure a seamless employee experience while maintaining data integrity and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
This position also drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports HR technology solutions, and contributes to the enhancement of self-service capabilities and knowledge management resources. Experience with Dayforce HCM is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely, accurate, and customer-focused HR and benefits support to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders across the United States and Canada.
- Administer benefits activities, including enrollments, life events, open enrollment, employee communications, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
- Process employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, job and personal data changes, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and complete audits, validations, and reconciliations to support data integrity and compliance.
- Prepare routine HR and benefits reports and assist with data analysis, issue identification, and follow-up.
- Maintain standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, employee resources, and self-service content.
- Identify process improvements and support system testing, HR projects, and other operational initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or similar field.
- 5+ years of hands-on HR administrative experience supporting employee records, benefits, and employee lifecycle transactions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining employee data in an HRIS and processing high-volume transactions accurately and on time; Dayforce experience.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, customer service, and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- U.S. or Canadian HR support, benefits administration, experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a similar field
- 5+ years of hands-on HR administrative experience supporting employee records, benefits, and employee lifecycle transactions
- Experience maintaining employee data in an HRIS
- Experience processing high-volume HR transactions accurately and on time
- Dayforce HCM experience
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and customer service
- Discretion when handling confidential information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
- U.S. or Canadian HR support and benefits administration experience
What We Do
Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) is a global fire and life-safety company bringing together trusted safety and security brands. It provides advanced solutions and services for residential and commercial customers, helping protect people and property across a wide range of applications worldwide. The company focuses on raising industry standards through its combined experience and expertise in fire protection, detection, alarms, and related security offerings.
