Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist performs a wide range of duties supporting the daily operations of the Human Resources department. This role serves as a key resource for employees and supervisors, ensuring compliance with employment laws, maintaining employee records, supporting performance management and employee relations, and administering assigned HR programs. The position includes a designated HR specialization in addition to generalist responsibilities and requires a high level of discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

General HR Compliance and Records Management Administers federal and state employment related leave and accommodation laws, including ADA, FMLA, WAPFML, and related requirements

Conducts periodic audits of employee records, personnel files, and required workplace postings to ensure compliance

Administers workers’ compensation processes, including injury reporting, log maintenance, and required annual postings

Receives and processes unemployment claims and represents the organization at hearings when requested

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory employee and managerial training requirements

Provides back up support for completion of Form I-9 documentation as needed

Performance Management Administers performance evaluation processes

Provides guidance to supervisors on performance concerns, coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans

Employee Relations Serves as the primary point of contact for employee HR related inquiries

Receives, documents, and escalates employee relations concerns, including complaints and allegations, to HR leadership

Conducts internal investigations and provides findings and recommendations as directed by HR leadership

Compensation Administration Administers compensation and bonus programs in accordance with organizational guidelines

Prepares and verifies compensation documentation, ensuring accuracy, approvals, required signatures, and submission to Payroll within required time frames

Onboarding and Training Assists with new employee onboarding as needed

Trains employees on HRIS functions, including Employee Self Service, Time and Attendance, and related systems

Organizational Support Communicates HR related information to employees

Participates in administrative staff meetings, recruiting activities, and organizational events as required

Serves on agency committees as requested

Assists with special projects and provides back-up support for other HR functions as assigned

Travels to agency locations as requested

Performs other duties as required and assigned HR Specialization Benefits Administration Administers employee benefits programs in coordination with internal and external partners

Monitors employee eligibility for benefit programs, including ACA related tracking

Processes benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely

Resolves benefits billing issues and reconciles benefits data with Payroll and vendors

Administers Flexible Spending Account processes, reconciliations, and vendor coordination

Coordinates open enrollment, retirement plan meetings, and wellness activities

Maintains and updates employee census data Provides back up support for HR technology functions as needed

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of the Human Resources Generalist position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work…