Human Resource Generalist

As the primary HR contact, the Human Resource Generalist provides day-to-day support across employee relations, benefits, leave administration, compliance, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and management
• Address routine employee concerns
• Document workplace complaints and performance concerns
• Refer all investigations and disciplinary matters to the HR Manager
• Complete investigation reports as directed
• Support HR activities across multiple company locations
• Provide backup payroll coverage
• Prepare HR reports and support HR projects
• Direct employees to relevant company policies
• Maintain confidentiality and keep confidential HR records
• Perform other assigned duties
• Process benefit enrollments and benefit changes
• Manage the Employee Navigator system
• Answer employee questions related to benefits
• Coordinate with brokers and benefits providers
• Resolve routine benefit discrepancies
• Assist with open enrollment activities
• Conduct New Hire Enrollment Meetings
• Conduct monthly benefit enrollment audits
• Assist with processing FMLA and other leaves
• Collect required leave documentation
• Track leave status and return-to-work status
• Assist with continuation of benefits during FMLA and Worker’s Compensation leaves
• Assist with employment law compliance and compensation compliance activities
• Complete weekly HRIS audits
• Escalate compliance concerns
• Assist with preparation of corrective action paperwork
• Track approved improvement plans

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience
• Experience in employee relations and benefits administration
• Knowledge of FMLA and employment laws
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office

Technologies

• Employee Navigator
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Multi-location HR experience
• Experience with Paylocity or a similar HRIS
• Payroll processing experience