About The Position
We are hiring HR Generalists and HR Specialists to support day-to-day HR operations for corporate headquarters and multi-state workforces. This role serves as a key link between management and employees, handling employee relations, policy guidance, onboarding, and documentation. The position also involves administering HRIS/payroll data (ADP, Workday), benefits, and all U.S. leave programs including FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws. Additionally, it supports internal communications and employee engagement programs across U.S. offices. This role is ideal for execution-focused HR professionals who thrive in fast-paced, geographically dispersed environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of progressive HR experience; 5+ years for Leave of Absence/Benefits specialist roles.
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or comparable HRIS/HCM.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, and multi-state wage/hour and leave regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-CP/PHR or CLMS certification a plus.
- Experience partnering with a third-party leave administrator a plus.
- Newsletter/communications writing experience a plus.
- Departmental budgeting experience a plus.
- Multi-site retail, hospitality, or large matrixed corporate experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key link between management and employees; handle questions, resolve work-related problems, and advise on policy, EEO, and workplace conduct.
- Support the HR Manager with documentation for dispute resolution, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Plan and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding; maintain personnel records, handbooks, job descriptions, and classifications (exempt/non-exempt).
- Maintain HRIS/payroll data (ADP Workforce Now, Workday) ensuring accuracy, tax allocations, and multi-state wage, hour, and leave law compliance.
- Prepare reports such as org charts, headcount, compensation analysis, and HR metrics.
- Manage the administration of all U.S. leave programs including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, Personal Leave, and applicable state leave programs.
- Lead the ADA interactive process and coordinate reasonable accommodation requests with employees, managers, HR, Legal, and healthcare providers.
- Serve as primary liaison with third-party leave administrators; manage case escalations, claim reviews, and service delivery.
- Create, maintain, and close leave events in Workday; partner with Payroll and HRIS on return-to-work processing.
- Educate employees and managers on leave policies, accommodations, and benefit programs; monitor trends and recommend process improvements.
- Serve as communications partner for People Team initiatives, HR programs, and general affairs updates across U.S. offices.
- Draft, design, and publish digital communications (intranet, posters, banners, digital signage) and newsletters.
- Support employee engagement, culture, corporate citizenship, and sustainability communications.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)
- 401(k)
- H1B/Green Card Sponsorship for qualified employee
- Hands-on experience at global industry-leading company
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
