TEAM Talent (HR) Generalist
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Environment: Primarily onsite / office-based
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-driven organization with a strong people-first culture and a commitment to doing work that matters. They believe in building a workplace where employees feel supported, informed, and set up for success—and their TEAM Talent function plays a huge role in making that happen.
With a focus on strong service, compliance, and employee experience, our client values collaboration, clear communication, and continuous improvement. This is an organization where HR is viewed as a partner, a problem-solver, and an advocate for both people and performance.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a TEAM Talent Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of the TEAM Talent Department and help deliver an excellent employee experience across the full employee life cycle. This role is responsible for a broad range of HR functions, including onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, HRIS and reporting, offboarding, and payroll support.
This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who loves variety, enjoys helping people, and can confidently juggle details, deadlines, and the occasional “HR mystery” that needs solving. The TEAM Talent Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, ensuring policies, processes, and employment practices are handled with accuracy, professionalism, and care.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to the Director of Team Talent and works in close collaboration with departments across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
Service Delivery
- Recommend updates and enhancements to TEAM Talent policies and procedures to improve service quality and efficiency
- Serve as a go-to resource for employees and managers by responding to HR-related questions and concerns
- Respond to external inquiries such as employment verifications, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation coordination (in partnership with the Safety Manager)
- Stay up to date on HR best practices and industry trends through continuous learning and professional development
Compliance
- Maintain employee records in alignment with compliance, confidentiality, and record retention requirements
- Manage labor law posting requirements and ensure postings remain accurate and updated across the organization
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support policy/process updates as needed
Benefits Administration
- Oversee daily administration of benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, EAP, COBRA, 401(k), and leaves of absence
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and claims; support audits and compliance testing as needed
- Manage leave of absence and accommodation requests in compliance with FMLA and ADAAA
- Lead benefits orientation and support annual Open Enrollment activities
- Coordinate with insurance providers and third-party administrators and review enrollment data for accuracy
- Compile and maintain benefit reporting documentation and ensure benefit systems remain current
- Lead employee wellness initiatives focused on education, participation, and engagement
Talent Management (Onboarding / Offboarding)
- Support Talent Acquisition as needed with pre-employment processes, screenings, and related coordination
- Lead new hire orientation and manage onboarding paperwork, system access, and documentation
- Coordinate offboarding activities including documentation completion and system deactivation to ensure a smooth transition
HRIS & Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee data including job titles, compensation, benefits, and employment status
- Generate routine and ad hoc HR reports and metrics using UKG
- Stay current on HRIS tools and reporting functionality to continuously improve system usage and reporting outcomes
Payroll Support
- Serve as the primary back-up to the Payroll Manager
- Support payroll processing tasks as needed to ensure timely and compliant payroll operations
- Monitor PTO accruals and provide periodic reporting to employees and managers
- Audit payroll and HR records for accuracy and ensure alignment with benefit invoices and deductions
Qualifications
Experience & Education
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas
- Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and payroll practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
Behavior & Aptitudes
- Demonstrated ability to embody and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Strong initiative with the ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- A decisive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to research and recommend next steps
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times
Other Pre-Requisites
- Motor vehicle records check
- Passing drug test
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
This role is primarily based in an office environment. Job duties may require standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting items up to 15 pounds. Prolonged sitting and extensive computer use—including repetitive hand motions and extended monitor viewing—are also required. The position involves regular interaction with employees and external vendors in person, by phone, and via email.
All physical demands must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
