HR Operations Specialist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Brockton, MA, USA
Hybrid
27K-37K Hourly
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Manage HR data accuracy, audit and compliance activities, records management, payroll and benefits account reconciliations, and produce HR reports. Provide administrative and operational HR support within a shared services team, handling high-volume transactional work and sensitive employee information.
Summary Generated by Built In

 

Hiring Range: $27.30 - $37.28
 

The posted salary range reflects Eastern’s expected hiring range. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

 

Position Summary

The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of employee data and HR operational processes. This role is part of the HR Shared Services team and is responsible for audit and compliance activities, records management, payroll and benefits account reconciliations, and operational support across the HR department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving between employee-facing coordination work and back-office financial reconciliation activities. This role requires someone who can manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information with discretion, and maintain accuracy across high-volume transactional work.

This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days in the Brockton, MA office. Travel to Wakefield, MA 2-3 days a month may be required. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance Support: Support the annual compliance course cycle, tracking completion and escalating gaps as needed. Ensure new employees complete required compliance courses and follow up weekly on outstanding assignments. Ensure branch and office locations have current employment law posters, ordering and distributing updates as required. Support the integrity of HR compliance programs through regular auditing and reporting activities.

  • HR Account Reconciliation: Audit and reconcile benefits-related general ledger accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis. Reconcile payroll funding accounts and identify variances. Partner with benefits and payroll teams to research and resolve discrepancies.

  • Records and Data Management: Correct employee organizational information in Oracle, including job codes, FLSA classifications, seniority dates, and related data. Respond to requests for employee file documents in a timely manner. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems.

  • Reporting: Support the creation, validation, and distribution of weekly and monthly HR reports. Gather, organize, and validate data to ensure reports are accurate and delivered on schedule.

  • Administrative Support: Maintain and update HR intranet pages in SharePoint. Provide backup support for the HR Operations Coordinator. 

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive administrative experience, preferably in HR operations or HR shared services.
  • Experience working in an HR Shared Service environment highly preferred

 

Skills and Knowledge

  • Experience with account reconciliation, bookkeeping, or payroll/benefits reconciliation highly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Oracle HR systems or similar HRIS platforms.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships and maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented tasks.
  • Effective problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Follow-up, follow-through, and timely resolution skills.

 

About Us
At Eastern Bank, we pride ourselves on supporting our employees by offering tremendous opportunity for individual growth. As an inclusive company, we work to ensure that our valued employees are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. These values have earned us a reputation as a great place to work and provide a strong reason why you should consider a career with us. We are proud to offer comprehensive compensation plans and a benefits program called Total Rewards that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Eastern Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All job applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.

At Eastern Bank, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fully align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or others across the company. Our Recruitment team is waiting to chat with YOU.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Associate's degree
  • 5+ years of progressive administrative experience
  • Experience working in an HR Shared Service environment
  • Experience with account reconciliation, bookkeeping, or payroll/benefits reconciliation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Oracle HR systems or similar HRIS platforms
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships and maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented tasks
  • Effective problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency
  • Follow-up, follow-through, and timely resolution skills

Eastern Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Eastern Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Eastern Bank.

  • Retirement Support A defined‑benefit pension layered with a 401(k) and ESOP/cash‑balance elements creates uncommon depth for long‑term wealth building. This retirement stack differentiates the total package versus many regional banks.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock ownership plan adds equity participation alongside core pay and benefits. IPO‑related share allocation underscores the program’s role in total rewards.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Long‑standing LGBTQ+ support and sustained recognition for equality practices indicate benefits parity such as equal partner coverage. Employee networks and an inclusion focus are positioned as integral to the overall benefits experience.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, Massachusetts
2,468 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank and the largest bank-owned independent investment advisor in Massachusetts with approximately 110 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management and Private Banking divisions, and takes pride in its outspoken advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender Investments are not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • Not Bank Guaranteed • Not a Deposit • Not Insured By Any Government Agency

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