Senior HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Generalist to support a fast-growing and dynamic organization. This role is designed for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings advanced operational expertise in HR administration, systems and full ownership of benefits and leave administration. The successful candidate operates with a high degree of independence, initiative, and professional judgment and serves as a trusted execution partner within the HR function, providing critical operational support to HR Business Partners and HR leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Own end-to-end administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary benefits

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all benefits inquiries and issue resolution

• Lead enrollments, life events, audits, and compliance activities in coordination with brokers and vendors

• Fully administer and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, multi-state leave laws, and company policies

• Lead benefits renewals and annual open enrollment planning and execution

• Manage vendor relationships and recommend improvements to benefits programs and processes

• Ensure highly accurate documentation, reporting, and full compliance with federal and state regulations

HR Systems and Operations

• Serve as an internal HRIS subject matter expert and primary power user for the organization, with preference for experience in UKG

• Leverage systems expertise to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency

• Generate, interpret, and validate HR reports to support business and compliance needs

• Proactively identify and implement process improvements

Core HR Generalist Functions

• Provide operational and administrative support to HR Business Partners and the HR Director in executing departmental priorities and projects

• Maintain rigorous standards for employee records management and HRIS data integrity

• Support development, documentation, and implementation of HR policies and operational processes

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance audits and regulatory reporting

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including primary ownership of benefits and leave administration in a complex or multi-state environment

• Demonstrated experience independently managing end-to-end benefits programs and employee leave processes

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state benefits and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, multi-state compliance)

• Advanced administrative and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Strong systems expertise and experience working deeply within HRIS platforms (UKG strongly preferred)

• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving organizations

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities

• High level of initiative and sound professional judgment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Ownership mindset and accountability, particularly in managing benefits and leave programs

• Operational rigor and organizational excellence

• Deep attention to detail and compliance focus

• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity

• Sound judgment and discretion

• Strong collaboration and execution focus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment. No work from home option.

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.

• May require occasional travel to job sites.