Benefits & Wellness HR Generalist — Leave & Compliance

Bimstore; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AKG North America is seeking an HR Generalist — Benefits, Wellness & Leave Management Specialist to manage benefits programs, wellness initiatives, and end-to-end leave processes across NC and SD locations. You will collaborate with payroll, vendors, and HR leadership to ensure compliant, accurate records and a positive employee experience.

The role reports to the on-site HR Manager in a matrix structure. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits and leave management, strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Benefits Administration, Leave Management, and HR Generalist support
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, STD, LTD, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, USERRA, and applicable leave and benefits regulations
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs in a multi-site or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity, UKG, or similar systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site HR operations and employee programs preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide timely guidance on HR policies, benefits, systems, and resources
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Support employee relations and elevate issues as needed
• Support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, wellness efforts, surveys, and events
• Assist with feedback collection and action planning
• Reinforce organizational culture
• Maintain HRIS records, reporting, auditing, and data accuracy
• Process employee transactions (onboarding, offboarding, status changes, leave, org updates)
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports
• Participate in HR projects (compliance, engagement, process improvements, policy updates, workflow enhancements)
• Document procedures and recommend efficiency improvements
• Support program and system implementations
• Support administration and communication of HR policies
• Track compliance activities (training, leave, acknowledgments, documentation)
• Stay current on employment laws, HR trends, and best practices

Skills

Benefits administration and leave mgmt

HIPAA/ACA/ERISA knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

HRIS proficiency (Paylocity/UKG)

MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT)

Multisite HR operations

Spanish/English bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

UKG

HRIS

Job description

AKG North America is seeking an HR Generalist — Benefits, Wellness & Leave Management Specialist to manage benefits programs, wellness initiatives, and end-to-end leave processes across NC and SD locations. You will collaborate with payroll, vendors, and HR leadership to ensure compliant, accurate records and a positive employee experience.

The role reports to the on-site HR Manager in a matrix structure. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits and leave management, strong knowledge of