KOMPAN U.S. is looking for an HR Generalist for our Austin, Texas office who will be responsible for managing payroll, compensation, and timekeeping records, as well as coordinating employee benefits and new-hire onboarding processes.

This role will ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards, assist with HRIS system updates, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists on recruitment efforts.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for an HR Generalist II who will manage core HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, compensation support, timekeeping, leave management, HR systems, and new-hire onboarding across North America.

This role partners with employees, managers, Finance, Payroll, benefit vendors, and other HR team members to deliver accurate, compliant, and employee-focused programs while supporting reporting, process improvements, and organizational growth.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do

· Own the end-to-end payroll and time administration process through third-party providers, including payroll changes, audits, reporting, timekeeping, PTO administration, deductions, and employee inquiries.

· Support compensation administration for salaried, hourly, sales, and field-based employees, including market pricing, salary benchmarking, pay range maintenance, and compensation analysis.

· Support annual merit planning and workforce budgeting.

· Maintain HRIS and benefits systems, support system implementations and integrations, process employee changes, and perform data audits to support accurate employee records.

· Address HR-related inquiries and ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards.

· Coordinate leave and disability programs with third-party administrators, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, state-specific leave, and workers’ compensation benefit coordination.

· Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, open enrollment, employee education, and day-to-day issue resolution.

· Maintain benefit records and enrollment data in Employee Navigator/Paylocity and other benefit platforms, and assist with benefit communications, renewals, and wellness initiatives.

· Oversee new-hire onboarding by preparing paperwork, onboarding schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure an exceptional first-day experience.

· Prepare HR, payroll, benefits, compensation, and workforce reports to support decision-making, compliance, and trend analysis.

· Coordinate with benefit brokers, carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators; support invoice reconciliation and review payroll deductions for accuracy.

· Support benefits and payroll compliance activities, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, government reporting, audits, and applicable U.S. and Canadian requirements.

· Support sales commission and incentive compensation administration by reviewing payout reports, maintaining documentation, and coordinating discrepancy resolution with Finance and Sales Leadership.

· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, automate manual work, strengthen data quality, and enhance the employee experience.

· Maintain and update employee records and personnel files in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.

· Conduct offboarding exit interviews.

· Help maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook.

· Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

· Bachelor’s degree in the area of HR, Business or related field preferred

· 3+ years’ experience in related role required

· Paylocity experience preferred.

· Working knowledge of benefits, payroll, compensation, leave administration, and multi-state employment requirements.

· Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefit administration systems; Paylocity and Employee Navigator experience preferred.

· Strong Excel, reporting, data analysis, and auditing skills with exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.

· Excellent project management skills, e.g. good multitasking capacity and ability to prioritize projects and workload

· Forward thinking, anticipating, and a problem solver

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· An interest in working with a global organization and supporting the KOMPAN mission

· Ability to learn new software programs and systems

· Ability to collaborate with varying seniority levels, including colleagues, managers, and external partners

Perks and Benefits

· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.