About This Role
This HR Generalist role supports the delivery of comprehensive Human Resources and Benefits programs and services for a growing renewable energy organization. The position is hands-on, focusing on benefits administration, employee support, onboarding and offboarding, leave administration, and general HR operations. It suits a candidate with prior benefits administration experience, broad HR generalist knowledge, and a strong customer service mindset.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the administration and day-to-day operation of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and leave programs
- Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, HR policies, leave of absence, onboarding, offboarding, and general HR matters, routing items to the appropriate internal resources when needed
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation, orientation support, system updates, and separation procedures
- Administer Leave of Absence programs for multi-state employee populations, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable state regulations
- Maintain HR and benefits records in accordance with company policies and federal, state, and local legal requirements
- Assist in the efficient administration of HR programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives, providing recommendations for process improvements where appropriate
- Support employee communication efforts regarding benefit offerings, HR programs, company updates, and policy changes through email, meetings, and other communication channels
- Assist with benefits open enrollment activities and employee education initiatives
- Coordinate with benefit vendors and assist with reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Provide administrative and operational support to the HR Manager and HR Director
- Assist with employee events, engagement activities, and office functions
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information
- Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related HR certification preferred
- 3-5 years of Human Resources experience with strong benefits administration experience required
- Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and general HR operations
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and benefits administration practices
- Experience with multi-state HR administration, preferably including California
- Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred