Position Title: HR Generalist, Benefits, Compensation & Payroll

Who You Are

Step into the role of HR Generalist, Benefits, Compensation & Payroll and serve as the technical engine driving EducationDynamics’ compensation structures, HR tech ecosystem, and compliance architecture. Operating within a high-growth, remote-first environment, this position bridges strategic program design with precise execution across salary structures, variable pay initiatives, health and welfare benefits, and payroll oversight. Partnering directly with the Senior HR Manager and supervising the Payroll Administrator, the role provides the data-driven clarity needed to support nationwide talent retention and power long-term business expansion.

This is not a traditional operational HR role centered on routine ticketing or passive coordination. It is an analytical leadership position where data modeling, vendor negotiation, and regulatory fluency directly shape enterprise performance. By harnessing tools like Paylocity and executing rigorous workforce analytics, the function elevates payroll integrity, modernizes wellness programs, and establishes a scalable HR infrastructure built for M&A due diligence and potential global growth.

Here are the abilities that we seek out: 

• Oversee compliance reporting including the EEO1, 5500 filings, Non-Discrimination Testing, and required Federal and State employment reporting
• Oversee payroll administration and HRIS (Paylocity), ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, tax account management, audits, reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related issues while supervising the Payroll Administrator.
• Develop and administer compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, bonus and incentive programs, commission structures, and related compensation documentation to support talent attraction, retention, and business objectives.
• Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of benefit and wellness programs, including vendor management, employee communications, billing oversight, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain the Human Resources KPI dashboards, driving business decisions
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law
• Identify best practices, services, and tools in the industry to continually evolve our HR process and produce efficiencies
• Play a role in the due diligence process and comprehensive review of all compensation and benefit plans for new ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage enrollment and termination in COBRA program in partnership with HRIS vendor
• Review and approve 401k loan requests as well as maintain loan payment processing through the Payroll Administrator
• Manage and distribute electronic HR correspondence, documents, and incoming mail to ensure timely routing and response.
• Provide support across all areas of Human Resources as needed, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, workforce initiatives, and special projects.

Who We Are

EducationDynamics

EducationDynamics is the transformative strategic partner that helps schools meet the challenges and opportunities of serving the Modern Learner. Our mission is to expand opportunity through education by helping colleges and universities understand, engage and serve all students. With services that include marketing, enrollment management, market research, inquiry generation, consulting and student retention, we have dedicated the last 35 years to helping schools prosper as the largest provider of unbundled enrollment growth services.

What You Offer

Experience 

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in compensation design, benefits administration, payroll operations, and HRIS management.
• Direct leadership or supervisory experience, specifically overseeing payroll functions and mentoring team members.
• Proven technical fluency in Paylocity for payroll administration, system configuration, and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including complex data modeling, pivot tables, formulas, and HR metric dashboard development.
• Strong regulatory knowledge, including functional command of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA/PPACA, and multi-state employment compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing competing operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with expertise in compensation, benefits, payroll administration, HRIS, and HR operations.
• Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring employees; payroll oversight experience required.
• Experience administering compensation programs, salary benchmarking, payroll, and benefits programs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and HR metrics/KPI development.
• Experience using Paylocity required.
• Knowledge of benefits, payroll, and employment-related regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA/PPACA.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organizational integrations, and HR due diligence activities.
• Experience supporting U.S. and UK employees and/or global HR operations.
• Experience with BambooHR.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: You achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task, regardless of how small
• Analytical Skills: You have the ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, make recommendations and decisions based upon this information
• Proactive: You act in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes rather than responding after it has happened
• Collaboration: You work very well with others and in a team.  You listen well and become the “go-to” consultant on people related situations
• Communication: You have clear timely communication
• Judgement: You are able to break down situations and balance the needs of both the employee and company
• Strategic: You are perceptive and able to make and take decisions based on evidence and calculated hunches
• Interpersonal Skills: You are empathic and patient when speaking with others
• Self-Motivated: You are constantly striving to perform your best. While you take direction well, you can work independently to achieve both your personal goals as well as service your customers’ needs
• Accountable: You take responsibility for your actions and your client’s performance
• Lifelong Learner: You stay on top of new trends, learn quickly, always look for ways to improve and are adaptable
• Detail Oriented: You revel in the details, digging into the data, looking for the cause and effect, and perfecting your strategy
• Solution-Focused: You are creative and innovative, always looking for different ways to solve client and/or company challenges

What We Offer

Our Core Values

Working Together
We value the people we work with and genuinely enjoy the work we do together.

Working with Standards
We hold ourselves to high standards.

Driving Great Outcomes
We focus on achieve results and making a real impact.

Our Commitment to Advancement

At EDDY, we value learning and aim to provide a space for everyone to grow and share their knowledge by giving tuition reimbursements for expenses incurred through accepted universities. With this approach taken, we also recognize the hard work of our team members and promote them when these accomplishments present themselves.

Other advantages to working at EDDY include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K Plan
• Remote work or flexible schedules
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and growth opportunities

What Happens After You Apply?

Once your application has been successfully submitted, qualified candidates can expect a member of the official EDDY recruiting team to reach out to you directly.

Physical Factors

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.   Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EducationDynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon any protected status, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression.

EducationDynamics offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.