HR Generalist | HR Services

CBIZ•Washington, WA

17h•Remote

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides HR services to clients and their employees, independently handling day-to-day HR operations with discretion and judgment. The role is a point of contact for a range of HR matters, advises clients on employment-law compliance and company policies, and supports onboarding, orientation, offboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and related compliance activities. The position also provides client support as needed, including on-site support, and contributes to improvements across the HR Services team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient use of applicable technology.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all organizational levels, internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related education, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, or a similar combination of education and experience.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or other human resources- or payroll-related certification.
Experience managing HR functions across multiple states.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Collaborative work style and commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, consider situations from multiple points of view, and make persuasive use of details and facts.
Experience with different HRIS platforms, including managing implementation of new systems.

Responsibilities

Independently handle day-to-day HR operations within the scope of client engagements, using discretion and judgment.
Serve as a point of contact for clients and client employees on a variety of HR matters.
Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment regulations, laws, and company policies.
Onboard employees, including completing new-hire paperwork, conducting orientation, reviewing client policies and procedures, and processing payroll- and benefits-related paperwork.
Offboard separating employees by conducting exit interviews, collecting company property when applicable, and processing separation paperwork related to payroll and benefits.
Process client payrolls using third-party payroll platforms, including collecting and reviewing time, attendance, and leave information where applicable.
Maintain payroll information and enter changes into payroll systems; preview payroll changes before transmission.
Prepare and submit retirement, FSA, and HSA remittances where applicable.
Respond to employee and client payroll questions and research and resolve tax notices in coordination with payroll vendors.
Ensure the accuracy of payroll-related data, including benefits, retirement, and tax information.
Work with the Engagement Manager on state tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation registrations, as well as registering clients to do business in new states and closing tax withholding accounts where applicable.
Conduct quarterly and annual reviews of payroll information.
Administer benefits, including processing new-hire enrollments, terminations, and changes.
Manage compliance with COBRA and HIPAA guidelines and administer leave under disability plans and state and federal leave guidelines.
Review benefit invoices for accuracy and perform monthly reconciliations.
Assist employees with benefits questions and liaise with benefits brokers and insurance carriers.
Participate in annual benefits renewal activities.
Advise clients on policies, procedures, and other HR matters; interpret and follow relevant policies, procedures, and employment laws in accordance with each client's workplace culture.
Provide on-site client support as needed and support clients across the team as workload requires.
Maintain knowledge of HR, talent management, employment-law, regulatory, and technology trends and best practices.
Participate in initiatives to improve the HR Services team and contribute ideas, knowledge, and relevant experience.