Human Resources Generalist (Indianapolis)

Are you an HR professional passionate about delivering exceptional employee support and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our growing team.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for both office and field teams, supporting critical functions across leave administration, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Leave & Claims Administration: Manage end-to-end employee leave programs (FMLA, Short-Term Disability, and Workers' Compensation), including eligibility reviews, documentation, claims follow-up, and return-to-work coordination.
• Benefits Coordination: Support daily benefits administration, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, and liaison with benefit brokers/vendors.
• Employee & Manager Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for routine HR inquiries; advise on company policies, procedures, and best practices, escalating complex concerns to the HR Manager.
• Employee Relations & Performance: Partner with the HR Manager on workplace investigations, performance management documentation, and corrective action procedures.
• HRIS & Data Integrity: Maintain confidential personnel records, process employee lifecycle changes, and run audit reports to ensure data accuracy within our HRIS.
• Compliance & Audits: Support adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations (including HIPAA privacy standards); participate in periodic audits to identify compliance gaps.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows, enhance employee communication, and assist in drafting new policies, standard operating procedures, and forms.

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator role.
• Core Competencies: Practical experience handling employee benefits, leave administration (FMLA/STD), workers' compensation, and basic employee relations.
• Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of core labor laws, wage/hour standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset toward supporting teams across all levels.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, modern HR software, and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Typical office environment with prolonged periods of desk/computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally (e.g., event supplies, records boxes).
• Occasional local travel to job sites, field locations, or company events as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Ongoing professional development and HR certification support