HR Generalist -Benefits

Hirschbach - Dubuque, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Dubuque, IA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The HR Generalist is essential in supporting the Total Rewards sector of HR, focusing on benefits administration and leave management. This role enhances the employee value proposition by effectively managing benefits programs and leave policies, while also contributing to broader HR functions to foster a trusting and engaging environment among innovative employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the enrollment, updates, and termination of employee benefit programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and vendors to resolve issues and enhance service.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual benefits audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Administer leave policies, including FMLA, ADA, short and long-term disability, and other leave types.
• Process and track leave requests, maintaining accurate records of employees' leave status.
• Educate employees on leave policies, rights, and responsibilities.
• Monitor leave utilization and recommend necessary improvements.
• Develop and distribute benefits-related communications and materials.
• Organize informational sessions or intranet postings for onsite benefit-related clinics.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Generate and analyze benefits utilization reports to assess program effectiveness to make informed decisions.
• Accurately complete arrears for payroll processing each week.
• Maintain up-to-date records for employees on leave to ensure accurate payroll calculations each week.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, and scheduling meetings.
• Answer employee inquiries via the HR hotline, providing guidance on policies, benefits and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in administrative roles, preferably in human resources or related setting.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) software, or other HR-related tasks may be required or preferred.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.
• Demonstrates an 'All In to Win' attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities to earn bonus incentives!
• Full comprehensive benefits plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
• 120 hours of PTO on your first day!
• 160 work from home hours after 1 year of service.
• 401(K)
• Corporate Dubuque Office Perks: Our fitness funplex with full gym, onsite free fitness instructor and yoga classes. Bonus perk with indoor pickle ball and basketball courts.
• Weekly on-site chiropractor and massage therapist.
• On-site daily coffee truck, salad/soup bar and lunch service.
• Casual work environment with tremendous upward potential.