Human Resource Generalist

Position Summary

The HR Generalist role is responsible for administering employee leave program, and employee accommodation process. This role will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing exceptional customer service. In addition, will serve as back-up for employee onboarding and manage all terminations according to state guidelines.

The HR Generalist role is responsible for administering employee leave program, and employee accommodation process. This role will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing exceptional customer service. In addition, will serve as back-up for employee onboarding and manage all terminations according to state guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interpret and administer leave programs in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local employment laws (Workers Comp, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, STD, LTD, etc.).
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for employees, managers, and vendors throughout the leave lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain SOP’s, workflows, decision trees, manager guides, employee FAQ’s and process documentation.
• Maintain close contact with employees and keep managers informed about leave status and the expected return to work dates, extensions and accommodations.
• Facilitate the return-to-work process for employees returning from FML, workers comp or other leaves.
• Manage employee benefits while on leave and administer COBRA as needed.
• Manage union leaves according to CBA and company guidelines.
• Back-up for new hire onboarding as needed.
• Manage all company terminations – documentation, systems process, and COBRA.
• Will work with the benefits department on projects/ open enrollment as time permits.
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.