About This Role
The HR Generalist manages various human resources functions, serving as a key resource for employees and leaders. This role involves hands-on responsibility across benefits, leave administration, HRIS management, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and investigations, while also contributing to the improvement of HR operations. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including orientations, pre-employment requirements, employee changes, and craft employee processes
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information, including transfers, compensation changes, title changes, and other employee transactions
- Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying changes, COBRA correspondence, carrier communication, billing reconciliation, and open enrollment
- Support administration of 401(k) and ESOP plans, including employee changes, distributions, audit documentation, and compliance requirements
- Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including determining eligibility, maintaining documentation, monitoring leave usage, and communicating with employees and managers
- Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management, documentation, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans
- Conduct employee relations investigations involving complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns
- Maintain compliance with I-9, E-Verify, employment laws, and company policies
- Partner with Payroll to ensure employee transactions are processed accurately and on time
- Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and communication efforts
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve workflows through technology
- Assist with HR projects and other department needs as they arise
Requirements
- 5+ years of related Human Resources experience
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Experience administering employee benefits
- Strong knowledge of protected leave and accommodation processes
- Experience supporting employee relations, investigations, and performance management
- Strong HRIS experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build trust and rapport with employees and leaders at all levels
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
