Generalist

People Generalist (Remote)

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease‑to‑own solutions. With more than 20 years in Fin Tech, we’ve grown from start‑up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a Fin Tech holding company with three business segments:
Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power, a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

We are currently hiring a People Generalist (Remote) to join our exciting People Team.

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non‑mandatory training using HRIS platforms like Workday, leveraging AI‑assisted reporting to flag completion gaps and generate compliance summaries.
• Perform routine HR program support across compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, and performance management—using tools like Microsoft Copilot to draft documentation, meeting notes, and corrective action write‑ups.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment law by using AI‑assisted policy review tools, applying judgment to translate regulatory changes into updated internal practices.
• Stay current on HR trends, technology, and employment law—including emerging AI tools for talent management, predictive analytics, and employee engagement—and share relevant insights with the team.
• Develop and update HR processes and procedures in partnership with HR leaders, using tools like Copilot in Word to draft, version, and standardize documentation efficiently.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives, supporting analysis of survey data to surface insights that inform key results and objectives.
• Exercise professional judgment on day‑to‑day employee relations matters—corrective actions, PIPs, exit interviews—using AI drafting tools to ensure consistent, legally sound written communications.
• Support Business Partners with complex employee relations issues, including preparing documentation and synthesizing case history using AI‑assisted search and summarization within the HRIS.
• Facilitate HR meetings and trainings, using Copilot in Teams for real‑time notes, action‑item capture, and follow‑up generation.
• Contribute to corporate HR initiatives and project work, applying AI tools to accelerate research, data analysis, and deliverable creation across cross‑functional projects.

• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Generalist/Specialist with increasing responsibility.
• Prior experience in a large contact center highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and regulatory compliance (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, Workers Comp, Unemployment, and employee relations).
• Ability to handle high pressure and multiple priorities with professionalism and poise.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or equivalent SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP designation preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and willingness to leverage AI tools to improve workflow.
• Experience using AI tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, or process automation (payroll or adjacent workflows).
• Comfort experimenting with automation, prompts, and system capabilities to reduce manual work.

• Competitive Compensation
• Full
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company‑Matched 401(k)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Hours
• Employee Resource Groups (Black Inclusion Group, Women in Leadership, PRIDE, Adelante)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Job‑required equipment and services

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.