Job Overview of HR Generalist
The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily operations of the HR department and plays a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and quality service to employees and managers. This position is responsible for administering employee leaves, processing workers’ compensation claims, maintaining personnel files, conducting verification checks, and monitoring license compliance. The HR Generalist also prepares orientation materials, provides administrative and front desk support as needed, and serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Essential Duties of HR Generalist
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
- Prepare orientation materials for new hire orientation.
- File and maintain accurate, confidential paper and electronic personnel files.
- Conduct employee verification checks as needed.
- Administer and process all leave requests including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
- Collect and track medical documentation for employees returning from leave.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims, including incident reporting, claim filing, employee follow-up, and coordination with third-party insurance carriers to ensure proper processing and resolution.
- Monitor and track employee driver’s license status, including NYS screenings through LENS and out-of-state records.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Provide receptionist and front desk coverage as needed to support daily operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support HR and organizational needs.
Essential Qualifications of HR Generalist
Key qualifications include:
- Associate’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience; or
- High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- Years of experience must include 2 years of direct experience working in the human resources field required
- Natural interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now
- Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations with knowledge of leave laws.
Benefits of HR Generalist
- Generous PTO, 4 weeks of vacation, floating holidays, agency holidays, personal and sick time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Employer Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Professional Development
Physical/Travel Requirements of HR Generalist
- Must have ability to reach, walk, sit, climb stairs, bend, lift 20lbs and have visual acuity (with correction as needed), and auditory acuity (with correction as needed).
- Valid driver’s license is preferred.
Working Conditions of HR Generalist
- Standard schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours per week)
- Flexibility to work an 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM shift as needed
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
EEO Statement
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.