| Description: | Human Resources and Benefits Liaison
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Human Resources and Benefits Liaison. This position serves as the primary liaison between GWAAR employees and management and external partners, including the Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and retirement plan providers. The role supports benefit administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, and ongoing human resources coordination. This position can be located at a home office or from our Madison office.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent related experience. Experience in human resources or benefits coordination is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team while also functioning independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and initiative are required. For a full job description, go to www.gwaar.org and click on the About link, then Employment Opportunities.
Send or e-mail cover letter and resume to the following:
info@gwaar.org
GWAAR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. GWAAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Position Description
Position Title: Human Resources and Benefits Liaison
Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Status: This is a half-time (20 hours per week) non-exempt position working standard business hours Monday through Friday, with some possible overnights required.
Position Summary
This position serves as the primary liaison between GWAAR employees and management and external partners, including the Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and retirement plan providers. The role supports benefit administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, and ongoing human resources coordination.
Essential Job Functions
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Collaborate with the PEO and new employees to explain and enroll staff in available benefit options through the PEO and HRA providers.
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Coordinate and support the annual open enrollment process with the PEO.
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Ensure completion of all new hire onboarding requirements and coordinate timely processing of employee terminations through the PEO.
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Coordinate enrollment of new employees into the organization’s retirement plan.
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Serve as the primary point of contact between GWAAR staff and the retirement plan provider.
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Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for PEO, retirement, and HRA plans.
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Work with managers, staff, and the PEO to address and resolve human resources and benefits-related issues.
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Attend trainings, webinars, and presentations hosted by the PEO and retirement plan providers.
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Communicate benefit updates and human resource changes to GWAAR employees.
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Develop expertise in the PEO employee and manager portal and provide training to staff on available tools and resources.
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Coordinate updates and revisions to the GWAAR employee handbook.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent related experience. Experience in human resources or benefits coordination is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team while also functioning independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and initiative are required.
Must be able to travel within the state of Wisconsin, including occasional overnight travel, and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
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