Human Resources Generalist - FMLA and Compliance

Novus Home Mortgage•Brookfield, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, administering employee leave programs, and supporting payroll operations. The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for maintaining HR policies, conducting audits, assisting with employee relations issues, and managing all aspects of employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, and disability. Additionally, the role provides operational support for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple states, and assists with year-end payroll activities. The position requires a strong understanding of HR laws, multi-state compliance, benefits administration, payroll processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years of HR experience in FMLA, compliance, and payroll processing, is required. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, and a willingness to pursue HR certification, are also necessary.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of HR employment laws, regulations and best practices
Experience with multi-state compliance
Knowledge of benefits administration. Assist with benefits administration as needed
Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Strong understanding of payroll processes, wage and hour requirements, and multi-state payroll considerations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage high-volume, detail-heavy workloads (FMLA tracking, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of HR experience, with hands-on experience in: FMLA and leave management, HR compliances and payroll processing
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) – willingness to pursue

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook
Conduct internal audits of HR processes and employee records
Assist with investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations issues
Support compliance reporting (EEO-1, OSHA logs, audits, etc.)
Stay current on HR legal updates and proactively recommend changes
Administer all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, short-term/long-term disability, and state leave laws
Determine eligibility, track leave usage, and maintain accurate documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave-related questions
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and maintain confidentiality
Partner with managers to support return-to-work processes and accommodations
Provide operational support for payroll processing activities, including pre- and post-payroll validation.
Partner with Payroll leadership to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution across multiple states.
Assist with off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, reversals, and corrections as needed.
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls and retention standards.
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 validation and reconciliation.
Contribute to HR projects and process improvements