International Human Resource Assistant Jobs in Racine, WI

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Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of assembly experience-you've come to the right place. Working at Alto-Shaam means you're part of a passionate team of people all working together towards one common goal. We want you on our team, because you believe in getting better every day. That kind of continuous improvement is what leads to promotions, pay raises, and company-wide innovation.

Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to industry needs. Our solutions have helped generations of foodservice professionals enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.

The Benefits HR Generalist is the primary administrator of Alto-Shaam's benefits programs, and compliance function. This role manages relationships with all benefits of brokers (health, 401K, wellness), and ensures the organization remains compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate for a Benefits HR Generalist would be able to do the following:

1. Benefits Management 
   • Own the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of all employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness) 
   • Manage relationships with all benefits brokers and vendors - health, 401K, and wellness 
   • Partner with brokers to analyze cost trends, conduct annual plan reviews, and evaluate market competitiveness 
   • Collaborate with leadership to align benefits strategy with business objectives and budget 
   • Oversee open enrollment planning, communication, and execution 
   • Manage all benefits changes including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations 
2. Compliance 
   • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations (ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) 
   • Own Form 5500 filing coordination and annual plan compliance audits 
   • Monitor 401K and pension plan compliance in partnership with plan administrator and auditors 
   • Stay current on regulatory changes and proactively update processes, plans, and communications 
   • Maintain accurate and audit-ready benefits and payroll records 
3. International Benefits Management and Payroll Delivery Partner 
   • Serve as the primary point of coordination for international HR service providers and vendors 
   • Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews in partnership with HR leadership 
   • Ensure international employee onboarding, offboarding, and data accuracy are maintained across systems 
   • Support coordination of international payroll delivery through external HR providers 
   • Assist in monitoring vendor agreements, SLAs, and employee data accuracy for international staff 
   • Partner with external benefits and payroll vendors and Finance to ensure accurate and timely international delivery 
   • Primary backup for end to end payroll processing 
   • Audit Benefits and payroll registers  

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field 

• 3+ years of benefits administration and payroll processing experience 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness) 

• Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, and payroll compliance 

• Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, and related regulations 

Preferred 

• Experience managing broker relationships and conducting annual RFP/renewal processes 

• Knowledge of international payroll and global benefits administration 

• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation 

• Experience with ADP, Paylocity, or similar payroll/HRIS platforms 

COMPETENCIES 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines 

• Process-driven - able to build, document, and continuously improve operational workflows 

• Discreet and trustworthy in handling sensitive employee and financial data 

• Collaborative partner to Finance, HR leadership, and external vendors 

For more information about our benefits, job duties, and company values, go to

https://www.alto-shaam.com/en