Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves) Acton, MA benefits, leaves Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.) Experience required: 5 Years Education level: High school or equivalent Job function: Human Resources Industry: Plastics Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No We are seeking a Senior HR Specialist for a manufacturing company in Acton. This role is responsible for administering all employee benefits and managing the full leave program while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support. Responsibilities Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives. Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication. Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers compensation coordination, etc.). Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves. Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support. Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports. Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities. Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling. This is a Direct Hire position. The position is on-site. The hours are Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM. The salary range is $70,000-$80,000 DOE. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match + annual Profit Sharing Vacation, Sick/Personal Time, Bereavement Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays On-site gym, wellness program, and enhanced EAP FSA available; company-paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Tuition reimbursement and 529 college savings options Annual bonus