Description
Benefits & Leave Experience Needed
We have a position open on our Human Resources team for an HR Generalist with benefits, LOA, 401k, onboarding/offboarding, and employee engagement experience.
The HR Generalist is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, managing leave of absence processes, and providing day-to-day human resources support in onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement. This role serves as a key resource for employees regarding health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plans, leave policies, and HR-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Work From Home
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – effective on start date
- 401k
- Paid Time Off Program
- Company Paid Holidays
- And Much More!
Job Description:
Benefits Administration
- Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits.
- Conduct benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
- Maintain benefit records and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems.
- Partner with benefit vendors and brokers to address employee concerns and eligibility matters.
- Audit benefit invoices and reconcile carrier billing.
401(k) Administration
- Administer company 401(k) retirement plan and coordinate with plan providers.
- Process employee enrollments, contribution changes, loans, hardship withdrawals, and distributions.
- Assist employees with retirement plan education and resources.
- Support annual compliance testing and plan audits.
- Monitor eligibility and ensure timely enrollment communications.
- Maintain accurate participant records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Leave of Absence Management
- Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leave, parental leave, military leave, and state-specific leave programs.
- Coordinate leave requests and communicate eligibility, rights, and responsibilities to employees.
- Track leave usage, return-to-work dates, and required documentation.
- Work closely with managers and third-party leave administrators to ensure smooth leave administration.
- Facilitate interactive accommodation discussions and document outcomes.
- Maintain confidential leave files and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
HR Generalist Responsibilities
- Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Support employee relations matters and conduct investigations as needed.
- Maintain personnel records and HR documentation.
- Assist with HR compliance initiatives and policy updates.
- Generate HR reports and analyze employee data.
- Support recruitment and talent acquisition efforts when needed.
Qualification Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3+ years of Human Resources experience with significant benefits and leave administration responsibilities.
- Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other employment regulations.
- Experience administering 401(k) or retirement plans.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related HR certification preferred.
- Experience working with third-party leave administrators and benefit brokers.
- Multi-state HR experience preferred.
- Experience with HRIS systems such as Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, or Dayforce, etc.