HR Generalist - Focus on Compliance & Employee Relations

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:

The HR Generalist – Compliance & Employee Relations supports company-wide compliance and employee relations for a complex, multi-state TPA. This role ensures adherence to federal and multi-state employment laws, policies, and procedures, while providing guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues. The Generalist also cross-trains across HR functions to support a cohesive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage/hour, etc.).

• Assist in the development and updates of employee handbooks, HR policies and trainings.

• Conduct employee relations investigations and document findings.

• Partner with managers on performance management and corrective action.

• Support training initiatives on compliance topics and manager responsibilities.

• Ensure consistency and fairness in employee relations practices.

• Prepare compliance-related reports and audit records as required.

• Cross-train across HR functions to provide support and ensure continuity of operations.

• Assist with federal and state audits, filings, and reporting as required (EEO-1, ACA, COBRA, etc.).

• Ensure company policies and practices are compliant with varying state-specific regulations including wage & hour, paid leave, and workplace postings.

• Serve as a neutral resource in employee conflict resolution and mediation.

• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance-related employee training (anti-harassment, workplace conduct, FMLA/ADA awareness).

• Track and analyze employee relations and compliance metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

• Maintain and update required federal, state, and local labor law postings and ensure timely communication of updates to employees and managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3–5 years of HR compliance and employee relations experience in a multi-state environment.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

• Preferred SHRM-CP or PHR; SHRM-SCP or SPHR a plus.

• Strong problem-solving and investigation skills.

• Experience drafting policies and handling employee relations matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse is necessary; reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.

• Employees should ensure an ergonomically appropriate desk and chair setup.

• Comfort with being on camera for virtual meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and be available to work during scheduled hours.

Compensation details: 75000-85000 Yearly Salary

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