People Services Generalist II + Omaha

People Services Generalist II + Collaborative Team + Omaha

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being the person employees and leaders can count on for answers? This is a great opportunity to join a small, collaborative HR team where you’ll have broad exposure across the function while taking the lead on benefits, workers’ compensation and other key employee programs. If you like a role that keeps you connected to employees, gives you plenty of variety and allows you to truly own your work, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do:

This is a hands-on role with our client supporting a workforce that includes both full-time and part-time employees. You’ll work closely with HR leadership and a HR Generalist while serving as a knowledgeable resource for employees throughout the organization.

Responsibilities will include:

• Take a lead role in benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee questions and coordination with brokers and insurance carriers
• Manage workers’ compensation and disability claims, documentation and follow-up
• Administer and track FMLA and other employee leave
• Support employee relations and help managers navigate HR policies and employee situations
• Maintain accurate employee information within the HRIS
• Partner with payroll to ensure employee changes, deductions and other information are accurate
• Support recruiting, onboarding and new employee orientation
• Maintain employee documentation and assist with employment verifications and unemployment claims
• Help ensure HR practices remain compliant with employment laws and reporting requirements
• Provide guidance and support to a more junior HR team member as needed
• Participate in employee-focused initiatives, wellness activities and other HR projects

What They’re Looking For:

The right person will bring well-rounded HR experience, but strong benefits experience is especially important. They’re looking for someone who understands the details behind benefit plans and coverage and can confidently explain those programs to employees.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong, hands-on benefits administration experience
• Experience managing workers’ compensation
• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance and employee relations
• HRIS experience; Kronos experience is a plus
• Experience supporting a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees is helpful
• SHRM or HRCI certification, or willingness to obtain certification
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to understand benefit plans, contracts and coverage
• A professional, approachable communication style and the ability to build strong relationships with employees
• The ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information

Additional highlights include:

• Full-time, onsite position in downtown Omaha
• Some flexibility around start and end times
• Competitive health benefits beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Employer-funded 401(k) contribution after one year
• Complimentary employee parking
• Free lunch provided daily
• Opportunity to work in a unique, high-energy environment supporting employees across a variety of roles

If you’re an experienced HR Generalist who knows benefits inside and out and enjoys being a trusted resource for employees, we’d love to connect.

For confidential consideration, please click the APPLY button below. We understand that confidentiality is extremely important, and your resume will NOT be forwarded to our client without your permission.

Job Number – 3658785SV