HR Generalist - Benefits

Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the company's human resources team, with a primary focus on benefits and leave administration. In addition to benefits/leave, this role provides generalist support across key HR programs, including interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, performance review coordination, and policy/handbook maintenance. This position serves as a strong partner to HR leadership by providing compliance support, vendor/broker coordination, and recommendations that help guide benefits and leave strategy.

• Administer employee benefits programs (enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and employee support) and serve as a primary point of contact for benefits questions
• In-house leave of absence administration (FMLA and other applicable leaves), including documentation, tracking, employee communications, return-to-work coordination, and related payroll/benefits impacts
• Coordinate with benefit providers, TPAs, and the insurance broker to resolve issues, support renewals, and identify plan improvements; provide data and recommendations to HR leadership for decision-making
• Support benefits compliance and documentation (plan notices, eligibility records, leave records) and coordinate COBRA administration with the company's COBRA vendor in partnership with HR Director and Manager.
• Support open enrollment planning and execution (timelines, employee communications, education sessions, and system setup) in coordination with the HR Director and Manager.
• Maintain benefits and leave data integrity in HRIS/benefits systems; manage eligibility files/integrations (including EDI oversight and troubleshooting), and produce basic reporting.
• Partner with Accounting on payroll benefit deductions, invoice review, and carrier bill reconciliation; resolve discrepancies and coordinate corrections as needed
• Support recruiting and interviewing activities, including scheduling, candidate communications, and participating in interviews in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadership
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics (orientation, new hire paperwork, required acknowledgements, and first-week experience) and ensure accurate employee records
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; support communication and acknowledgement tracking for policy updates
• Provide additional HR operational support as directed by HR leadership, with priorities aligned to benefits/leave administration needs
• Occasional travel may be required based on business needs

Scope: This role is benefits/leave-focused while also providing consistent HR generalist support in interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, and other tasks or duties assigned.