Regional HR Support Specialist at Springoakliving

Spring Oak is proud to be recognized as a "Great Place to Work" our motto is "Welcome to the Family" We believe in creating a warm welcoming, and uplifting environment where residents and staff celebrate life and wellness to the fullest.   The Regional Human Resources Support Specialist provides multi-site HR support across the region, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies, federal and state employment laws, and best practices. This role serves as a key resource for leave of absence administration (including FMLA and state-specific leave programs), assists with payroll processing, and supports the HR team with employee relations, onboarding, and compliance initiatives. Responsibilities: • Administer and track FMLA and state-specific leave programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and company policies. • Serve as a primary contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work procedures. • Work with internal payroll to facilitate timely payment of benefits for employees on leave, as needed. • Oversee and support biweekly payroll processing for assigned locations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. • Audit timesheets, resolve payroll discrepancies, and ensure compliance with state and federal wage and hour regulations. • Partner with community leadership and the corporate payroll department to address payroll questions and corrections. • Prepare and maintain accurate HR and payroll reports, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity. • Provide day-to-day HR support to community leaders and employees across multiple sites. • Assist with employee relations investigations, documentation, and progressive disciplinary actions under the guidance of the Corporate Director of Human Resources. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure consistency across the region. • Maintain compliance with employment laws across all states within the region. • Stay current on federal and state employment laws, especially as they relate to leave administration, wage and hour regulations, and workplace compliance. • Monitor and track employee performance evaluations, including 90-day probationary reviews and annual performance reviews, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company standards. • Support training initiatives related to HR policy updates, payroll procedures, and employee relations best practices Qualifications: • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or 3–5 years of progressive HR experience. • PHR or CP preferred • Experience using Paylocity a plus • Experience in Senior living or Healthcare environments preferred • Solid understanding of FMLA and state-specific leave of absence laws. • Experience in payroll processing and auditing required. • Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and confidentiality standards. • Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. • Proficiency with HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems. • Ability to travel within the assigned region as needed (Vineland, Berlin, Atlantic City, Toms River, Forked River, Lakewood) Why Join Spring Oak? Spring Oak offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment. We are a family-owned and operated company, and we take pride in the family-like atmosphere we create for our employees. "Great Place to Work" Certified April 2025-April 2026 401(K) Company Match Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid time Off (PTO)