HR Generalist

Bradley Company•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations with a primary focus on benefits administration, open enrollment, and HR data integrity. This position serves as the subject-matter expert for employee benefits, ensuring programs are administered accurately, compliantly, and with a high level of service to employees. This partners closely with the HR team, Payroll team, and external vendors.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, Benefits Administrator, or HR Operations role
Hands-on experience administering employee benefit programs and open enrollment
Experience working within an HRIS, preferably Rippling, to manage employee data, benefits elections, and reporting
Strong working knowledge of employee benefits, including health, retirement, and leave programs
Understanding of relevant employment and benefits laws (ACA, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA)
Experience working within HRIS and benefits administration platforms
High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Clear, professional communication skills with a service-oriented mindset
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

Responsibilities

Administer all employee benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and education throughout the year
Coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications, system setup, vendor coordination, and enrollment audits
Process qualifying life events, enrollments, terminations, and changes in a timely and accurate manner
Reconcile benefit invoices with payroll and vendor reports; research and resolve discrepancies
Partner with Payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and properly maintained
Administer and track employee leaves related to FMLA, STD, LTD, and workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws
Coordinate with leave administrators, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders
Support ACA reporting, ERISA documentation, and required benefit notices in coordination with HR leadership
Maintain benefit-related documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations
Support workers’ compensation claims administration and required OSHA documentation
Escalate employee relations, compliance, or policy interpretation concerns to HR leadership
Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS and benefits systems
Enter, audit, and validate employee benefit and demographic data across systems
Run routine and ad-hoc reports related to benefits, headcount, and compliance
Support benefits data required for audits, renewals, and vendor reporting
Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, system efficiency, and documentation
Maintain employee files and benefit documentation in accordance with legal and company standards
Conduct periodic audits of employee records to ensure compliance and consistency
Support HR projects related to benefits, compliance, and HR operations
Provide backup support for full-cycle payroll processes as needed, partnering with HR leadership, Payroll, and HRIS to ensure accuracy and continuity
Assist with updating benefit materials, policies, and internal documentation
Recommend process improvements and efficiencies within benefits and HR administration
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and contribute to team success.