Human Resource Specialist in Newport, Rhode Island at Landings Management, LLC
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Job Description
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Landings Real Estate Group • NEWPORT, RI •
Landings Real Estate Group is a private real estate investment and development company based in Newport, Rhode Island, managing over $450 million in multifamily and lodging assets across the Northeast and Florida. We offer a collegial, entrepreneurial culture that promotes from within and invests in our people.
We're seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Specialist to support people operations across our growing, multi-state organization. This role covers the full employee life cycle: you'll own day-to-day payroll and HRIS administration in ADP Workforce Now while also supporting onboarding, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and process improvement. Full life-cycle HR experience is important here — the ideal candidate is as comfortable running an accurate payroll as they are guiding a new hire through their first week, handling an employee relations issue, or answering a benefits question, and brings a proactive, tech-savvy approach to improving how HR gets done.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Payroll & HRIS
- Process accurate, timely payroll cycles in ADP Workforce Now, including off-cycle payments and final pay.
- Maintain employee records, tax withholdings, and direct deposit info in ADP; serve as the internal ADP expert.
- Administer time and attendance, PTO accruals, and leave tracking.
- Support employee and manager self-service in ADP, troubleshooting access and navigation issues.
- Identify opportunities to fully leverage HRIS capabilities, recommending new features, workflows, or automations to improve HR operations.
Full Life-Cycle HR Duties
- Manage onboarding and offboarding, including offer letters, I-9/E-Verify, and orientation.
- Administer benefits enrollment and open enrollment; serve as the go-to resource for employee HR questions.
- Maintain compliance with employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO) and HR recordkeeping.
- Support employee relations, documentation, and performance-review cycles.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Prepare workforce reports and analytics on turnover, headcount, and employee trends.
- Identify and implement process improvements using technology and AI tools.
- Coordinate HR vendors, invoices, and related administration.
Recruiting & Employee Engagement
- Support recruiting: post roles, coordinate interviews, and communicate with candidates.
- Assist with employee communications, engagement, and recognition initiatives.
- Contribute to HR projects and special initiatives as the company grows.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years of full life-cycle HR experience — this background is important, as the role spans payroll/HRIS, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee relations rather than a single specialty.
- Minimum 2 years of payroll processing and HRIS experience; ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred, but other HRIS experience would be considered.
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance practices.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, especially with payroll and confidential data.
- Strong communication skills and comfort learning new systems and technology, including AI tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, but not required.
WHAT YOU GET
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Profit sharing
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development support
WHY LANDINGS
We’re a real estate group that takes care of our properties — and our people. You’ll join a team that works together, supported by a supervisor invested in getting the job done right. The benefits package reflects what we actually think about our employees and their families.
If you do solid work and want to be part of a team that respects the craft, we want to hear from you.
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This job description describes the general nature and requirements of the role. It is not exhaustive and does not limit management’s right to assign or reassign duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Landings Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.