HR Generalist
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
HR GENERALIST
Lexington KY $65000 Annually
Department: Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The HR Generalist is a versatile hands-on HR professional responsible for delivering broad-based support across the full spectrum of human resources functions including payroll processing benefits administration employment and recruiting onboarding compliance employee relations and performance management. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers across the organization exercising sound judgment and maintaining a high standard of confidentiality accuracy and service in all HR operations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Process and administer bi-weekly payroll including new hires terminations pay changes stipends garnishments and tax remittances; maintain payroll records and support quarterly and annual tax reporting.
- Administer employee benefit programs including health dental vision life disability retirement and leave; manage open enrollment FMLA tracking Workers Compensation claims and required plan filings.
- Support the full employment lifecycle drafting job postings coordinating recruitment and selection preparing offer documentation and guiding hiring managers through the process.
- Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding including completion of employment paperwork I-9 verification background checks benefits enrollment and HRIS data entry.
- Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for employees and supervisors on HR policies workplace concerns and compliance questions; assist with investigations and documentation as needed.
- Maintain and update HR resources including the employee handbook position descriptions org charts and the HR website; generate reports to support planning and compliance activities.
- Support compensation benchmarking annual pay increase processes and performance management programs ensuring consistency and clarity across the organization.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal state and local employment laws including FLSA FMLA ACA I-9 regulations and related reporting requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; 3 years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas.
- Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance; experience with HRIS and payroll platforms; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- High level of discretion strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- SHRM-CP PHR or equivalent certification preferred; higher education experience a plus.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
About Company
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