Human Resources Generalist, Leave Administration & Compliance

Human Resources Generalist, Leave Administration & Compliance is the primary people partner for an assigned manufacturing site, supporting employee relations, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders at the assigned site.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to address employee relations concerns, provide coaching, and assist with conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend next steps aligned with company policies and practices.
• Support performance management activities, including coaching and corrective action, plus development discussions.
• Maintain strong working relationships with employees and leadership to support engagement, retention, and positive culture.
• Advise on interpretation and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs, military leave, personal leave, and other company-sponsored leaves.
• Manage the leave cycle from request through return-to-work, ensuring timely updates and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, medical providers, and third-party administrators on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work planning.
• Maintain accurate, confidential leave records and supporting documentation.
• Educate employees and leaders on leave policies, processes, and available resources.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws related to leave administration.
• Coordinate all workers’ compensation claims for the assigned site, including reporting, documentation, and claim management.
• Partner with employees, supervisors, safety teams, insurance carriers, and healthcare providers to support claim outcomes.
• Manage return-to-work and transitional duty programs to support safe, timely return.
• Monitor claim activity, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reduce workplace injuries and related costs.
• Ensure workers’ compensation compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding for site employees.
• Provide frontline HR support for policies, programs, benefits, open enrollment, performance reviews, and employment-related questions.
• Support HR communications tied to policy updates, training initiatives, organizational changes, and employee programs.
• Participate in HR and cross-functional projects that support business objectives and employee engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee information at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; or experience equivalent to.
• Minimum 5 years progressive HR experience, including employee relations, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders in a manufacturing, production, or operational environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, and related employment regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employee relations matters.
• Ability to build relationships and influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, preferably Rippling.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, positive, employee-focused workplace culture.

Required Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS systems
• Rippling

Working Conditions

• Administrative office environment / manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and other adverse conditions for periods of time depending on the role.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week and support multiple shifts.
• Local travel to all organization sites and locations.
• Occasional travel as needed.

Location and Pay

• Location: Northfield, VT (onsite)
• Salary range: USD 80,000 - 90,000 per year (Northfield)