HR Generalist

About the role

Responsibilities

• Leave management
• Administer all employee leaves of absence (FMLA, state/local, personal, military, parental) and coordinate short- and long-term disability claims with our carrier (Lincoln), from intake through return to work.
• Manage ADA accommodation requests and track leave eligibility and case status in UKG, keeping employees, managers, and case files accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Onboarding & offboarding
• Own new hire onboarding end-to-end — orientation, paperwork, and background check verification (Checkr) — for a smooth start for every new hire.
• Lead offboarding, including exit interviews and timely, accurate termination processing in UKG.
• HR operations & systems
• Serve as day-to-day UKG super-user for employee data changes, leave tracking, and terminations, partnering with the Director, HR & HR Technology on process and system design.
• Support HR compliance work, including maintenance of the employee handbook and policies, alongside the VP, HR.
• Employee relations & talent program support
• Provide first-line employee relations support, documenting concerns and triaging issues to the appropriate HRBP.
• Support execution of enterprise talent programs (performance management, merit planning, succession/talent reviews) and coordinate early career/internship program logistics.
• Serve as the first point of contact for general HR questions from the Field Services team and our temporary/contract field workforce — policies, pay, and benefits basics — escalating as needed.
• Contractor management & relocation
• Manage day-to-day contractor onboarding and offboarding, and coordinate employee relocations with our relocation partner (Altair).
• Provide operational support during M&A integration activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR coordinator, or HR operations role.
• Hands-on experience administering leaves of absence, including FMLA and disability coordination; working knowledge of ADA interactive process.
• Experience with an HRIS platform (UKG strongly preferred) and comfort owning system transactions accurately and on deadline.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through — this role juggles many concurrent, deadline-driven cases across two client groups.
• Sound judgment on when to resolve an issue directly versus escalate to the VP or Director.
• Discretion in handling confidential employee information, including medical and leave-related data.
• Clear, empathetic communication with employees navigating sensitive situations (leave, accommodations, offboarding), including a geographically distributed and temporary/contract field workforce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employees in technical, engineering, or regulated/industrial environments.
• Familiarity with background check platforms (Checkr) and relocation management.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with an HRIS platform (UKG strongly preferred) and comfort owning system transactions accurately and on deadline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $69,000 - $83,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
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