HR Generalist

South Site
3700 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704, USA

Life Works
of
Austin, TX is looking for a HR Generalist I to join our Human Resources team!

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department with an emphasis on employee benefits, leave administration, employee wellbeing and engagement, HR systems and records, and responsive employee support. This position serves as a knowledgeable and accessible resource to employees navigating benefits, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and other HR programs and processes. The HR Generalist supports the administration of employee benefit programs and related activities, including open enrollment, employee education and communications, and coordination with benefit partners, vendors, and finance.

The position also supports leave and accommodation processes and maintains working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable employment regulations. The HR Generalist will organize and support initiatives that strengthen employee wellbeing, engagement, recognition, and the overall employee experience while providing timely, professional, compassionate, and confidential HR support.

This full time,
exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $57,643 - $81,389 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

• Serves as a primary resource for employees with routine questions regarding benefits, leaves of absence, HR policies, employee programs, HR systems, and other HR services, providing timely, professional, compassionate, and confidential support.
• Supports the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employer-sponsored benefits; assists employees with understanding benefit options, eligibility, enrollment processes, and available resources.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable benefits laws, regulations, plan requirements, and internal procedures and partners with HR leadership, finance, benefit brokers, carriers, and other vendors to support accurate and compliant benefits administration.
• Coordinates and supports annual and mid-year benefit enrollment activities, including Open Enrollment communications, employee information sessions, benefit fairs and events, enrollment support, employee questions, HRIS processes, and coordination with finance, benefit partners and vendors.
• Supports the administration and coordination of employee leaves of absence, with particular emphasis on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including employee communication, documentation, tracking, required notices, return-to-work processes, and coordination with benefits and other applicable leave programs.
• Supports workplace accommodation processes under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws and regulations, including coordinating documentation, supporting the interactive process, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, and partnering with HR leadership to ensure consistent administration.
• Maintains current knowledge of FMLA, ADA, benefits-related requirements, and other employment laws and regulations applicable to assigned HR responsibilities; identifies potential compliance concerns and elevates complex matters to HR leadership as…