Human Resources Generalist

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Administration
• Design, implement, and continuously improve foundational HR policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage and optimize HR systems, employee data, and reporting processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee-related HR matters.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, EEOC, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage HR audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy updates as needed.
• Oversee I-9 compliance, personnel file management, and record retention practices.
• Payroll Administration
• Own the end-to-end payroll process for multi-state employee populations.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, tax withholding, wage garnishments, deductions, and reporting.
• Maintain expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance and employment regulations.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll-related data and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Manage payroll audits and maintain compliance with payroll tax requirements.
• Benefits Administration
• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, retirement programs, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage annual open enrollment processes and employee benefit communications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit brokers, carriers, and vendors.
• Resolve employee benefit inquiries and issues promptly.
• Monitor benefit utilization, costs, and compliance requirements.
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Own and manage all onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless new-hire experience.
• Career coordination, required documentation, training, and system access.
• Lead all offboarding processes, including exit interviews, final pay coordination, benefits transitions, and system termination.
• Maintain employee status changes, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and organizational updates.
• Process Development & Continuous Improvement
• Build scalable HR infrastructure and foundational processes that support company growth.
• Create reporting dashboards and workforce metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, employee experience, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll administration experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Experience independently managing HR operations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Proven ability to build and implement HR processes from the ground up.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in a fast-growing or multi-state organization.
• Experience leading HR audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll, benefits, and HR technology platforms.

Success Profile

• A hands-on HR operator who thrives in owning the entire HR function.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about building processes and creating structure.
• A trusted partner to employees and leadership alike.