HR Generalist

Job Type


Full-time

Description

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting employees and leaders across multiple areas of Human Resources, with a strong focus on benefits administration, employee support, compliance, and HR operations. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees regarding health and welfare plans, leave administration, payroll-related benefits questions, onboarding, and HR policies.


Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, and retirement plans
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities including employee communication, meetings, system updates, and vendor coordination
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure timely processing in HRIS/payroll systems
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with carrier audits
• Coordinate COBRA, ACA, and other compliance-related benefit activities
• Assist employees with leave-related processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and workers' compensation coordination
• Support recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, onboarding, and new hire orientation
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation compliance
• Process employment changes including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and separations
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information at all times
• Stay current on employment laws, HR best practices, and benefit trends
• Partner with payroll to ensure benefit deductions and employee data are accurate
• Audit HRIS records for accuracy and compliance
• Assist employees with HRIS self-service tools and benefit enrollment systems such as Employee Navigator

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience required
• Minimum 2 years of benefits administration experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems such as Paylocity, Paycom, ADP, UKG, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and employee support skills
• Experience supporting multi-state employees preferred