Fractional Freelance Part-Time HR & Benefits Administrator

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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<strong>Fractional / Freelance / Part-Time HR & Benefits Administrator<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Approximately 10 -15 hours per week (flexible based on workload)<br></strong><br>
</div><div>We’re a <strong>boutique, premier personal injury law firm</strong> (Fewer than 50 employees) with offices in <strong>Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona</strong>. For over 20 years, we’ve represented injured people against insurance companies, making sure they’re fully compensated after an accident. Our mission is simple and powerful:  <strong>To Be a Blessing to People in Their Time of Need.<br></strong><br>
</div><div>We’re a <strong>friendly, drama-free, professional team</strong> that values excellence, integrity, and results.<br><br>
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<strong>Who This Is Suited For<br></strong><br>
</div><div>This role is ideal for a <strong>seasoned HR professional</strong> who has already built a successful career and now prefers a <strong>flexible, part-time schedule</strong> while still contributing meaningful work in a professional setting. You may be <strong>semiretired, consulting independently, or transitioning away from full-time corporate life</strong> but still want to stay engaged in high-level HR work. You value autonomy, consistency, and being part of a tight-knit, respectful team. You’re the kind of person who takes ownership, enjoys being trusted to run your lane  and appreciates working in a company where results and relationships both matter.<br><br>
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<strong>About the Role</strong><br><br>
</div><div>You’ll oversee all aspects of <strong>payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and HR support</strong>, while also <strong>prescreening candidates</strong> for open roles (no interviews required). <br><br>
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<strong>Key Responsibilities<br></strong><br>
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<li>Process biweekly payroll in <strong>APS</strong> (or similar system)</li>
<li>Administer benefits including <strong>health, dental, vision, 401(k), and profit-sharing</strong>
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<li>Manage <strong>annual open enrollment</strong> and ensure compliance with federal and state laws</li>
<li> Occasionally prescreen candidates for staff and professional positions</li>
<li>Oversee <strong>onboarding and offboarding</strong> processes</li>
<li>Maintain and update <strong>policies, procedures, and the company handbook</strong>
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<li>Track and manage <strong>PTO and sick time</strong>, ensuring notification compliance</li>
<li>Keep <strong>employee records</strong> and HR documentation accurate and up to date</li>
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<strong>Ideal Candidate<br></strong><br>
</div><div>You’re a <strong>highly organized, tech-savvy HR professional</strong> with deep experience in benefits, payroll, and compliance. You enjoy working closely with leadership, value clarity and professionalism, and take pride in maintaining a positive, drama-free culture.<br><br>
</div><div>You’ve worked in a <strong>$20MM–$30MM business environment</strong> and understand how to operate efficiently in a growing, entrepreneurial firm.<br><br>
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<strong>You are:<br></strong><br>
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<li>Highly intelligent and emotionally mature</li>
<li>Trustworthy</li>
<li>Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused</li>
<li>Comfortable with both high-level strategy and hands-on execution</li>
<li>An excellent communicator who builds trust and respect quickly,</li>
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<strong>Required Experience & Skills<br></strong><br>
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<strong>7+ years HR experience</strong> in a growing organization ($20MM–$30MM preferred)</li>
<li>Deep expertise in <strong>benefits administration</strong> (401k, health, profit-sharing)</li>
<li>Strong experience with <strong>payroll systems (APS preferred)</strong>
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<li>Advanced <strong>Excel and Office