What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Confidential Jobs?
Job Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for some core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance with the federal and state regulations, benefits administration, and performance management. This role will support a multi-location workforce, ensuring HR best practices are implemented to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, handling issues tactfully and escalating when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other federal and state employment laws.
- Conduct and support HR compliance audits to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
- Guide managers and employees on HR policies, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Oversee U.S. benefits administration, including healthcare, 401(k), disability, and wellness programs.
- Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations while working closely with benefits brokers and providers.
- Serve as an expert on U.S. leave policies, including FMLA, STD, LTD, and state-specific leave programs.
- Educate employees on compensation, benefits, and leave entitlements.
Payroll & HR Systems
- Assist with payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely compensation, including bonuses, commissions, and PTO tracking.
- Maintain and manage HRIS systems (ADP preferred), ensuring accurate employee records and data integrity.
- Generate HR reports and analytics to support business decisions.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for open positions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Develop job descriptions, post roles, and screen candidates.
- Conduct new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a seamless transition into the company.
Policy Administration & Office Management
- Partner with leadership to update, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Act as a key point of contact for HR compliance, employment law, and workplace regulations.
- Oversee office management tasks to support a productive and engaging work environment.
- Support year-end processes, including reporting, benefits renewals, and compliance audits.
PR System & Reporting
- Assists with data maintenance and integrity of the HR/PR system.
- Runs reports routinely or as necessary to analyze data for ongoing issues, projects, or functions.
Other HR related tasks as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on U.S. benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and ability to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism.
- Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience managing 150 employees is a plus.
