Senior HR Generalist

Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior HR Generalist with a focus on US Benefits Administration and Leave Management to join our Human Resources team. The individual in this position will manage and administer our comprehensive benefits programs while ensuring adherence to leave policies and regulations. This role reports to our People Operations Manager and will have significant employee‑facing responsibilities. Responsibilities Benefit Specialist Duties Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits. Assist with new hire benefit onboarding and enrollment process. Maintain and assist with the creation of benefit resources. Oversee and maintain our benefits knowledge base. Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process, including system setup, employee communication, plan selection, and enrollment support. Serve as the subject‑matter expert for employees with benefit‑related inquiries, providing guidance and support regarding plan options and claims issues. Maintain accurate records of employee benefits within our benefits system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Ensure weekly interfaces are present and received by the vendor. Validate all interface error reports. Update vendor website with adjustments needed in the weekly validation process. Collaborate with benefits vendors and consultants to resolve issues. Collaborate with our internal communications team to develop and manage our benefits communications campaign and develop materials for other internal departments for benefits engagement. Lead and manage the implementation of new benefit programs and activities or benefit changes. Prepare reports on benefit costs, utilization, and other relevant metrics. Conduct monthly audits of benefits plan to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensure that employee benefit‑related paperwork (1095s, ACA, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits. Leave Management Specialist Duties Administer and manage employee leave and accommodation cases, including but not limited to short‑term and long‑term disability claims, paid and/or unpaid leaves (e.g., FMLA, ADA, personnel leave, and other company‑specific leave policies). Create and deliver training and communication material to educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures. Act as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners (HRBs, Employee Relations and Payroll) and our third‑party leave administrator to ensure a seamless leave process for facilitating leave requests, approvals, and returns to work. Monitor and track leave usage and ensure accurate documentation to ensure compliance and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Partner with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave‑related pay and benefits. Maintain accurate records of employee leave, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Conduct periodic audits of leave records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Track and document all accommodation requests, interactive process and outcomes. Ensure accurate documentation of all leave and accommodations activities and maintain. Support employees through critical moments, including wellness checks. General Duties Effectively manage multiple high‑priority tasks and work well under heavy deadline pressure in a fast‑paced high‑growth environment with strong attention to detail and follow‑through. Analyze the flow of employee benefit data and develop internal procedures, guidance, and training for staff to facilitate the timely and accurate update of employee information and benefit records. Identify necessary changes in business process to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities to fit the business needs. Document benefit administration and leave accommodations practices and system procedure focusing on best practices. Develop and implement short and long‑term department area plans and set priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent industry‑specific experience). Five years of experience in benefits administration and leave management. Strong understanding of various U.S. benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits and leave policies. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, workloads, and timelines. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Excel skills preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr