Benefits-Driven HR Generalist

Wesley Commons; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist with a strong emphasis on Benefits Administration to support employees through the employment lifecycle. This role focuses on benefits enrollment, inquiries, and coordination with carriers within a warm CCRC setting.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of HR experience or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, plus hands-on benefits administration, HRIS, and payroll system familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or 2–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with significant benefits administration responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with administering employee benefits and applicable employment practices and benefits regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, nonprofit, or other service-oriented organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit-related questions.
• Build positive relationships with employees by providing responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate HR service.
• Coordinate benefits administration with insurance carriers, brokers, vendors, payroll, and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee and benefits information in the HRIS and other systems.
• Support onboarding and ensure new employees receive timely and accurate information about their benefits and HR programs.
• Assist with employee changes, leave administration, terminations, and other employment lifecycle processes.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Assist with benefits audits, reporting, required notices, and other compliance activities.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, payroll, benefits, leave, and other HR matters or direct questions to the appropriate resource.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Partner with managers and leadership to promote a positive, respectful, and employee-focused workplace.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee records and sensitive information.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

2–5 years HR experience with benefits administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist with a strong emphasis on Benefits Administration to support employees through the employment lifecycle. This role focuses on benefits enrollment, inquiries, and coordination with carriers within a warm CCRC setting.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of HR experience or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, plus hands-on benefits administration, HRIS, and payroll system familiarity.