Human Resources Specialist

The QTI Group is partnering with Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) to hire its first full-time Human Resources Specialist. With a primary focus on payroll and benefits administration, you will also assist with new hire onboarding, job description updates, HR communications, and more! Reporting to the Director of Operations, the HR Specialist is part of an administrative team that values a sense of humor, authenticity, teamwork, and professionalism in a casual office environment!

Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 35-hour work week with one hour paid lunch breaks!

Location: Hybrid with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. In-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – Downtown Madison.

Here is what you’ll do:Serve as the primary point of contact regarding payroll, benefits, and other HR mattersPrepare monthly payroll in Paylocity, ensuring withholdings, earnings, deductions, and other data are accurateEnsure timely reporting related to payroll tax and other reportsAdminister benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminationsProvide and deliver educational materials related to group benefits offeringsAdminister leave programs (e.g., disability leave, paid parental leave, bereavement leave)Coordinate annual plan review and year-end compliance testing for benefit plansReconcile and process benefits-related invoicesComplete payroll audits for annual Worker’s Compensation and other insurance-related reporting needsAssist with new employee onboarding, including new hire paperwork and introduction to Paylocity, employee handbook, and benefitsAssist with the creation and maintenance of accurate job descriptionsAssist with the execution of HR-related communications and events

Experience desired:Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field1-3 years’ related professional experience, including familiarity or hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administrationKnowledge of benefits programs, workers’ compensation, unemployment regulations, and COBRAProficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Gmail) and/or Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel)Strong attention to detail, discretion, confidentiality, and teamwork skills

FFRF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about the non-religious. Our continuing membership growth keeps us very busy. We also take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our staff is excited to work for the cause and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency, and effectiveness.

FFRF’s office is in the heart of downtown Madison—a vibrant location that gives you the opportunity to commute by bus or bike, with ample public parking for those who drive.