HR Generalist - Benefits

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the company's human resources team, with a primary focus on benefits and leave administration. In addition to benefits/leave, this role provides generalist support across key HR programs, including interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, performance review coordination, and policy/handbook maintenance. This position serves as a strong partner to HR leadership by providing compliance support, vendor/broker coordination, and recommendations that help guide benefits and leave strategy.Administer employee benefits programs (enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and employee support) and serve as a primary point of contact for benefits questionsIn-house leave of absence administration (FMLA and other applicable leaves), including documentation, tracking, employee communications, return-to-work coordination, and related payroll/benefits impactsCoordinate with benefit providers, TPAs, and the insurance broker to resolve issues, support renewals, and identify plan improvements; provide data and recommendations to HR leadership for decision-makingSupport benefits compliance and documentation (plan notices, eligibility records, leave records) and coordinate COBRA administration with the company's COBRA vendor in partnership with HR Director and ManagerSupport open enrollment planning and execution (timelines, employee communications, education sessions, and system setup) in coordination with the HR Director and ManagerMaintain benefits and leave data integrity in HRIS/benefits systems; manage eligibility files/integrations (including EDI oversight and troubleshooting), and produce basic reportingPartner with Accounting on payroll benefit deductions, invoice review, and carrier bill reconciliation; resolve discrepancies and coordinate corrections as neededSupport recruiting and interviewing activities, including scheduling, candidate communications, and participating in interviews in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadershipCoordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics (orientation, new hire paperwork, required acknowledgements, and first-week experience) and ensure accurate employee recordsMaintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; support communication and acknowledgement tracking for policy updatesProvide additional HR operational support as directed by HR leadership, with priorities aligned to benefits/leave administration needsOccasional travel may be required based on business needsScope: This role is benefits/leave-focused while also providing consistent HR generalist support in interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, and other tasks or duties assigned.RequirementsBachelor's degree in business or human resources management or a similar field of studyValid driver's licenseResponsive and service-orientedExperience working as an HR Professional for an engineering consulting firm is a plus, but not required3-5+ years of experience in HR with significant responsibility for benefits and leave administration preferredExperience partnering with brokers/vendors and supporting renewals and open enrollment planning and executionWorking knowledge of benefits/leave compliance concepts and ability to partner with HR leadership on interpretation and decisions (e.g., in-house FMLA/ADA coordination, COBRA vendor coordination, HIPAA privacy practices for benefits data, Section 125 qualifying life events)Knowledge of Texas employment law requiredStrong HRIS and Excel skills; experience supporting benefits administration platforms and/or EDI feeds preferredExperience with Criterion HCM/Sage HCM is a plusCommitted to ongoing professional development and maintaining current knowledge of the HR fieldDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with managers and employeesDemonstrated ability to manage and schedule work to meet objectives and deadlinesWillingness and desire to learn new skills and proficienciesBenefits A competitive base salary, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experienceSupplemental pay for additional hours worked in excess of 43 hoursGenerous annual performance-based bonus opportunitiesExcellent company benefits are also provided, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all beginning on the first day of employmentLife and disability insuranceA 401(k) plan with a partial company matchA Health Savings AccountPaid time offIn-office gym and masseuseAn extensive learning and development programTuition reimbursementFinancial Advising