Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC•Madison, WI

1h•$74,997 - $92,021•Onsite

About The Position

Navitus is adding a Sr. Human Resources Generalist due to growth. The role acts as an enterprise-wide advisor, supporting and leading HR programs, policies, and initiatives while overseeing compliance with federal and state employment regulations. It provides expert guidance on associate relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. Alongside daily associate life-cycle operations, the position oversees complex leave administration and serves as the escalation point for complex associate-relations issues. The Sr. HR Generalist mentors HR Generalists and Coordinators and leads enterprise-wide projects intended to improve the associate experience and operational excellence. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is identified as onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in an HR Generalist role, with broad expertise across key HR functions.
At least 2 years of experience applying employment law principles, with a solid understanding of state and federal associate-relations regulations and the ability to align policies, procedures, and practices accordingly.
Extensive experience resolving complex workplace conflicts and performance-management issues, coaching leaders, and fostering a positive, inclusive, high-performing work environment.
Advanced experience managing leave-of-absence programs and ADA accommodation administration, including knowledge of compliance requirements and associate-support best practices.
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
Consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

Advise leaders on HR policies, performance management, and associate relations; assist with and lead investigations; support HR Generalists with escalated cases and coordinate with the Sr. Manager or HRBP as needed.
Oversee leave administration, including FMLA and ADA matters; manage complex cases, advise HR Generalists, ensure compliance, and handle escalated cases in partnership with the Sr. HR Manager as needed.
Facilitate the development and administration of programs, policies, and processes that align with federal and state regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
Guide leaders on associate-related issues, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, harassment, discrimination, diversity, corrective action, and progressive discipline.
Analyze turnover and performance trends, recommend solutions, and partner with the Sr. Manager, HRBP, and HR Leadership on improvement initiatives.
Support leaders with complex performance management through coaching, education, feedback, and leadership of disciplinary actions.
Lead complex associate-relations and conflict-resolution efforts; provide counseling and direction, facilitate communication, and help resolve conflicts affecting engagement.
Partner with leadership to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase engagement and retention.
Mentor and train HR Generalist and HR Coordinator team members.
Lead enterprise-wide HR and process-improvement initiatives with the Sr. HR Manager and HRBPs, collaborating with other HR departments.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations and recommend policy and procedure updates when laws change.
Lead associate handbook reviews and policy updates, partnering with Legal on complex changes and administration practices.
Serve as liaison for audits and accreditation deliverables and partner with the HR Coordinator on document collection and preparation.
Provide associate life-cycle assistance and administration, and serve as a subject-matter expert for HR-related questions and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.