HR Generalist

About the role

The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks an HR Generalist to join our administrative team. This role focuses on benefits administration and payroll, supporting nearly 200 employees across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll using ADP, including managing state tax registrations, withholding, and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Administer employee health and benefit plans—enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Serve as a go-to resource for staff benefits questions, escalating complex compliance matters as needed.
• Support IJ's annual open enrollment process, from staff communications to enrollment logistics.
• Help administer leave programs, including FMLA and state-specific leave laws.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
• Assist in reviewing and communicating HR policies to keep pace with changing employment law.
• Run payroll and benefits reports for Finance and HR leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years focused on payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll system—ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Comfort with multi-state payroll compliance.
• Impeccable attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll calculations, benefits data, and compliance deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential information.
• Familiarity with ERISA and benefits plan administration is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with one remote day a week for the first 90 days, with the possibility to increase to two remote days thereafter.
• Opportunity to work remotely for four weeks a year, with manager approval.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums).
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans.
• HSA employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer matches.
• Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays.
• Generous PTO package.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000.