HR Generalist

North American Risk Services (NARS); Kansas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Professional Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – I

401k

Paid Time Off Program

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

North American Risk Services (NARS) is seeking an HR Generalist with benefits, LOA, 401(k), onboarding/offboarding, and employee engagement experience.

You will administer benefits programs, manage leave processes, and provide day-to-day HR support while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR experience with benefits and leave administration.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA and related regulations.
• Experience administering 401(k) or retirement plans.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/CEBS or related certification preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Dayforce).

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments and changes.
• Manage leave of absence processes and eligibility communications.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and notices.
• Respond to benefits questions and resolve issues in HRIS.
• Audit benefit invoices and ensure accurate billing.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities and HR records.

Skills

HR Generalist

Benefits Administration

Leave Management

Onboarding/Offboarding

Employee Engagement

Regulatory Knowledge (FMLA, HIPAA, COB

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Rippling

UKG

Paylocity

Paycom

Dayforce

Job description

Benefits & Leave Experience Needed

We have a position open on our Human Resources team for an HR Generalist with benefits, LOA, 401k, onboarding/offboarding, and employee engagement experience.

The HR Generalist is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, managing leave of absence processes, and providing day-to-day human resources support in onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement. This level serves as a key resource for employees regarding health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plans, leave policies, and HR-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

• Work From Home
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – effective on start date
• 401k
• Paid Time Off Program
• Company Paid Holidays
• And Much More!
  

Job Description:

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Conduct benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Maintain benefit records and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems.
• Partner with benefit vendors and brokers to address employee concerns and eligibility matters.
• Audit benefit invoices and reconcile carrier billing.
  

401(k) Administration

• Administer company 401(k) retirement plan and coordinate with plan providers.
• Process employee enrollments, contribution changes, loans, hardship withdrawals, and distributions.
• Assist employees with retirement plan education and resources.
• Support annual compliance testing and plan audits.
• Monitor eligibility and ensure timely enrollment communications.
• Maintain accurate participant records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  

Leave of Absence Management

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leave, parental leave, military leave, and state-specific leave programs.
• Coordinate leave requests and communicate eligibility, rights, and responsibilities to employees.
• Track leave usage, return-to-work dates, and required documentation.
• Work closely with managers and third-party leave administrators to ensure smooth leave administration.
• Facilitate interactive accommodation discussions and document outcomes.
• Maintain confidential leave files and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support employee relations matters and conduct investigations as needed.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation.
• Assist with HR compliance initiatives and policy updates.
• Generate HR reports and analyze employee data.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition efforts when needed.
  

Qualification Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience with significant benefits and leave administration responsibilities.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other employment regulations.
• Experience administering 401(k) or retirement plans.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related HR certification preferred.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and benefit brokers.
• Multi-state HR experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, or Dayforce, etc.