Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistThe Human Resources Generalist supports the administration of employee benefits, retirement programs, payroll-related data, HR records, and compliance processes. This role helps ensure accurate HRIS information, timely payroll processing, responsive employee support, and consistent maintenance of confidential personnel records. This full-time position reports to the Human Resources Manager and is based at the corporate office in Huntingburg, Indiana.Duties/Responsibilities:Maintains accurate benefit enrollment information in the HRIS to support eligibility, reporting, and carrier administration.Coordinates and conducts new-hire orientations and supports onboarding activities.Reviews benefits-related data for accuracy and completeness.Assists employees with benefit questions, claims issues, life event changes, and plan updates.Distributes benefits enrollment materials and confirms employee eligibility.Processes employee enrollments, changes, and life status updates with benefit carriers.Responds to benefits inquiries from employees and managers regarding plan provisions, enrollment, status changes, and general benefit matters.Administers leave-of-absence requests and related documentation, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA leaves.Interprets and applies FMLA, ADA, and related leave requirements in coordination with HR leadership.Responds to 401(k) inquiries regarding enrollment, plan changes, contribution amounts, and annual catch-up contribution enrollment.Plans and supports employee events, including benefits enrollment meetings, company meetings, recognition events, holiday gatherings, and retirement celebrations.Supports payroll processing to help ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions, including wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.Processes payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes, in a timely and accurate manner.Supports compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour requirements, and HR best practices.Maintains current Certificates of Insurance for applicable vendors and contractors.Ensures required payroll, benefits, and safety-related documentation is complete, organized, and properly filed.Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources files, records, and documentation.Protects the confidentiality and integrity of human resources records and employee information.Performs other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Two or more years of related HR, payroll, benefits, or administrative experience preferred.Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use HR, payroll, and benefits systems effectively.Ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll management, benefits administration, and related software applications.