Benefits & HR Operations Associate Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Benefits & HR Operations Associate Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals – 2.6

Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$57.2K – $72.7K a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Benefits administration Bachelor of Science Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Human resources 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description As the Benefits and HR Operations Associate, you will focus on the practical, day-to-day administration of employee benefits and HR processes, ensuring accurate data, efficient workflows, and a positive employee experience. You will handle a wide range of tasks, including benefit enrollment, leave administration, and providing essential administrative support to the HR department. This role is based on site in our Lexington, MA office with the expectation that employees are onsite four days per week (M-Th) supporting in person collaboration, connection and shared momentum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain all employee information in the HRIS (ADP), including new hire profiles, employee changes, and terminations Partner with the TA team and HRBPs to onboard new hires, taking ownership of activities related to new hire profiles in the

HRIS, I-9

verifications, benefits enrollment, etc. Work closely with vendors and third-party administrators to ensure effective benefits administration, PO creation, invoicing, and swift resolution of any issue Respond promptly to questions from employees and managers regarding benefits plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and general inquiries Assist with leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA leave, ensuring timely and accurate processing Assist in coordinating and delivering new-hire orientations, ensuring smooth and accurate onboarding of benefits programs Create and maintain employee-facing communications to assist with employee self-service and other HR-related processes and systems. Ensure benefit information, documents & presentations are up to date on employee-facing portals Assist with driving benefits and wellness program initiatives Respond to verbal and written verification of employment and credentialing requests as needed Support in the development and maintenance of HR reports, data dashboards and intranet Partner with Finance to facilitate payroll, reporting and respond to unemployment claims Identify and drive process improvements

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree preferred 2-3 years of benefits administration and general HR experience Exceptional problem-solving ability and ability to operate independently Professional written communication skills Strong track record of operational excellence when multitasking in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Able to adapt to unique, in-the-moment challenges in a calm and professional manner Salary is commensurate with experience Kiniksa Benefits Summary – USA There’s exciting work happening and even more ahead – and we believe doing it together, in person, helps us move faster, learn from one another and deliver impact as a team. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values. Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.