Human Resources Generalist

What You’ll Do: Leave & Claims Administration: Manage end-to-end employee leave programs (FMLA, Short-Term Disability, and Workers' Compensation), including eligibility reviews, documentation, claims follow-up, and return-to-work coordination.

Benefits: Coordination: Support daily benefits administration, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, and liaison with benefit brokers/vendors. Employee & Manager Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for routine HR inquiries; advise on company policies, procedures, and best practices, escalating complex concerns to the HR Manager. Employee Relations & Performance: Partner with the HR Manager on workplace investigations, performance management documentation, and corrective action procedures. HRIS & Data Integrity: Maintain confidential personnel records, process employee lifecycle changes, and run audit reports to ensure data accuracy within our HRIS.Compliance & Audits: Support adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations (including HIPAA privacy standards); participate in periodic audits to identify compliance gaps. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows, enhance employee communication, and assist in drafting new policies, standard operating procedures, and forms.

Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator role.

Core Competencies: Practical experience handling employee benefits, leave administration (FMLA/STD), workers' compensation, and basic employee relations. Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of core labor laws, wage/hour standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset toward supporting teams across all levels. Technical Savvy: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, modern HR software, and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) preferred. Work Environment &

Physical Demands: Typical office environment with prolonged periods of desk/computer work. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally (e.g., event supplies, records boxes).Occasional local travel to job sites, field locations, or company events as needed.

Why Join Us? Competitive hourly compensation Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 401(k) plan with company match Ongoing professional development and HR certification support