HR Generalist

Job Description:

• Perform day-to-day HR operations requiring discretion and judgment within client engagements
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and client employees on HR matters
• Advise clients on employment regulations, laws, and company policies
• Onboard employees, conduct orientation, and process payroll- and benefits-related new-hire paperwork
• Offboard employees, conduct exit interviews, collect company property, and process separation paperwork
• Process client payrolls using third-party payroll platforms
• Collect and review time, attendance, and leave information for DC team members
• Maintain payroll information and inputs, preview payroll changes, and ensure payroll-data accuracy
• Prepare retirement, FSA, and HSA remittances
• Resolve payroll questions and tax notices with payroll vendors
• Support state tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation registrations for clients
• Conduct quarterly and annual payroll reviews
• Administer benefits enrollments, terminations, changes, COBRA, HIPAA, leave administration, invoices, reconciliations, and renewals
• Assist employees with benefits questions and liaise with brokers and insurance carriers
• Advise clients on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Provide on-site client support as needed
• Support clients across assignments to ensure client service
• Maintain knowledge of HR, talent management, employment law, regulatory, and technology trends
• Participate in initiatives improving the HR Services team

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related education preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred with the preferred degree
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification or other HR/payroll certifications preferred
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple states preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred
• Experience with different HRIS, including implementation of new systems, preferred

Benefits:

• Retirement plan remittances
• FSA and HSA remittances
• Employee benefits administration
• Disability and state/federal leave plan administration
• COBRA and HIPAA benefits support