Human Resources Generalist

Are you an HR professional passionate about delivering exceptional employee support and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for both office and field teams, supporting critical functions across leave administration, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to connect.

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.

What You Bring

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