HR Business Partner in Tempe, Arizona at EIS

Job Description:

Summary: The HR Business Partner provides on-site HR support to employees and managers while maintaining accurate HR data and assisting with payroll and benefits administration. This role supports the Payroll & Benefits Analyst with timekeeping review, employee inquiries, and HRIS updates. In addition, the HR Business Partner manages aspects of benefits and 401(k) administration, vendor coordination, onboarding, employee relations, and site HR initiatives to create a positive and compliant workplace environment.

Essential Duties:

HR & Site Support

• Serve as the on-site HR contact for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on HR policies, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.

• Support new hire onboarding, ensuring accurate HRIS setup and positive employee experience.

• Partner with supervisors to address employee relations issues, such as attendance, policy compliance, and performance concerns, escalating complex matters to HR leadership.

• Provide coaching and guidance to employees on workplace concerns and promote positive employee relations.

• Support employee engagement programs, safety initiatives, and training coordination.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, and employment laws.

Payroll & HRIS Support

• Review weekly and biweekly timekeeping submissions for accuracy and completeness.

• Support the Payroll & Benefits Analyst with payroll processing tasks

• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and timekeeping, escalating complex issues as needed.

• Enter and maintain employee data changes (hires, promotions, terminations, status changes) in the HRIS.

• Conduct audits to ensure HR and payroll records are accurate and consistent.

• Prepare routine HR and payroll reports for site and leadership use.

Benefits and Vendor Management

• Support administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.

• Manage vendor relationships, including employee inquiries, plan updates, and coordination with external plan administrators.

• Assist with annual benefits open enrollment and related communications.

Compliance & Reporting

• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and wage/hour regulations.

• Support audit preparation and annual reporting requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee data and sensitive HR matters.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to HR, payroll, and site processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.

• May assist with HRIS/payroll system updates, testing, and process rollouts.

• Provide feedback from site employees and managers to HR leadership to support ongoing improvements.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree required; HR/payroll coursework or certification preferred but not required.

• 3 - 4 years of experience in HR, payroll, or administrative support preferred (will train the right candidate).

• Exposure to employee relations, payroll, or HRIS systems a plus.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and responsibilities and as such, is subject to change without notice based on the needs of the business and/or department.

EIS Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.