HR Generalist

About the role

We have a position open on our Human Resources team for an HR Generalist with benefits, LOA, 401k, onboarding/offboarding, and employee engagement experience. The HR Generalist is responsible for administering employee benefit programs, managing leave of absence processes, and providing day-to-day human resources support in onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement. This role serves as a key resource for employees regarding health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plans, leave policies, and HR-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Conduct benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Maintain benefit records and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems.
• Partner with benefit vendors and brokers to address employee concerns and eligibility matters.
• Audit benefit invoices and reconcile carrier billing.
• Administer company 401(k) retirement plan and coordinate with plan providers.
• Process employee enrollments, contribution changes, loans, hardship withdrawals, and distributions.
• Assist employees with retirement plan education and resources.
• Support annual compliance testing and plan audits.
• Monitor eligibility and ensure timely enrollment communications.
• Maintain accurate participant records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leave, parental leave, military leave, and state-specific leave programs.
• Coordinate leave requests and communicate eligibility, rights, and responsibilities to employees.
• Track leave usage, return-to-work dates, and required documentation.
• Work closely with managers and third-party leave administrators to ensure smooth leave administration.
• Facilitate interactive accommodation discussions and document outcomes.
• Maintain confidential leave files and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support employee relations matters and conduct investigations as needed.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation.
• Assist with HR compliance initiatives and policy updates.
• Generate HR reports and analyze employee data.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition efforts when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience with significant benefits and leave administration responsibilities.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other employment regulations.
• Experience administering 401(k) or retirement plans.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related HR certification preferred.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and benefit brokers.
• Multi-state HR experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, or Dayforce, etc.

Benefits

• Work From Home
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – effective on start date
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Program
• Company Paid Holidays
• And Much More!