Human Resources Generalist - Remote

Human Resources GeneralistAbout the RoleAmerica's Floor Source (AFS Group) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to manage benefits administration and workers' compensation for approximately 500 employees across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee. This role serves as the primary point of contact for health and welfare benefits, leave of absence, short-term disability, FSA administration, and workers' compensation claims.The HR Generalist will work directly with employees across multiple locations and regularly travel within the five-state footprint. In addition to core HR administration, the role will support the development of a formal Rewards & Recognition program and provide secondary backup for commission administration.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister health and welfare benefits, including open enrollment, plan changes, and vendor coordination.Manage the full leave of absence process, including FMLA tracking, documentation, and pay coordination.Administer short-term disability claims and coordinate with insurance carriers.Manage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) administration and employee elections.Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury reporting through resolution.Coordinate workers' compensation matters with carriers, managers, and employees across five states.Support compliance with state-specific leave, benefits, and workers' compensation requirements in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee.Stay current on applicable multi-state employment requirements.Partner with the VP of HR on drug testing program compliance and documentation as needed.Travel regularly to company locations to provide direct employee support regarding benefits, claims, and enrollment.Partner with the VP of HR to design and launch the company's first formal Rewards & Recognition program.Serve as secondary backup for RFMS commission administration alongside the VP of HR.Provide clear and supportive guidance to employees on sensitive and personal HR matters.Required Qualifications3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist or benefits-focused HR experience.Hands-on experience administering health and welfare benefits.Experience administering FMLA and other leave of absence processes.Experience with short-term disability programs.Experience with FSA administration.Experience managing workers' compensation claims.Willingness and ability to travel regularly to multiple company locations, estimated at 25–40%.Working knowledge of multi-state employment law, or demonstrated ability to learn applicable requirements quickly.Strong communication skills.Comfort working directly with employees regarding sensitive and personal matters.Preferred QualificationsExperience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS platform.PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.Experience working in a lean HR department where broad generalist capabilities are valued.Experience supporting or launching employee recognition or engagement programs.Skills & CompetenciesBenefits administration.Leave of absence and FMLA administration.Short-term disability administration.FSA administration.Workers' compensation claims management.Multi-state HR compliance.Employment law knowledge.HRIS proficiency.Employee relations and direct employee support.Strong written and verbal communication.Confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee matters.Vendor and carrier coordination.Organization and attention to detail.Adaptability and generalist HR versatility.Program development and implementation.Cross-functional collaboration.Education & ExperienceEducationNo specific educational requirement is stated in the source posting.Experience3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist or benefits-focused HR experience.Hands-on experience with benefits, FMLA/leave, STD, FSA, and workers' compensation administration.Work Arrangement & ScheduleLocation: Columbus, Ohio, United States.Source listing indicates Remote; however, the job description explicitly states that this is not a remote-only benefits role.Regular travel to AFS locations across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee is required.Estimated travel: 25–40%.Employment type and weekly hours are not specified in the source posting.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation details in the source posting: $0 yearly salary.No additional benefits or compensation details are provided.Compliance / Additional InformationThe role supports HR compliance across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee.Responsibilities include staying current with state-specific leave, benefits, workers' compensation, and employment requirements.The position involves handling sensitive employee information and personal employment matters.