HR Generalist

Ultimate Staffing; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a multi-state workforce in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on employee relations, compliance, leave administration, benefits, policy interpretation, and HR risk management.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, confident handling complex employee issues, and ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate HRIS records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience supporting a multi-state employee population
• Benefits administration experience required
• Experience managing leave programs, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims
• HR compliance, policy development, and risk mitigation
• Proficient with HRIS and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace issues, policy interpretation, and employee concerns.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and performance-related issues.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local labor laws, ensuring compliance across multiple states.
• Administer and track FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave programs.
• Support unemployment claims, workers' compensation cases, and related documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and open enrollment support.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and HR documentation.
• Conduct internal investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Assist leadership with performance management, employee retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HRIS data.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to company policies and practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law compliance

Leave management

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Investigation skills

HR risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: DOE

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a multi-state workforce in a fast-paced environment. This role will focus heavily on employee relations, labor law compliance, leave administration, benefits, policy interpretation, and HR risk management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who is confident navigating complex employee issues and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace issues, policy interpretation, and employee concerns.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and performance-related issues.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local labor laws, ensuring compliance across multiple states.
• Administer and track FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave programs.
• Support unemployment claims, workers' compensation cases, and related documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and open enrollment support.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and HR documentation.
• Conduct internal investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Assist leadership with performance management, employee retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HRIS data.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to company policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent HR Generalist experience required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and wage and hour regulations.
• Experience supporting a multi-state employee population.
• Proven employee relations experience, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution.
• Benefits administration experience required.
• Experience managing leave programs, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, policy development, and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

We're hiring an experienced HR Generalist for a hybrid temp-to-hire opportunity in Las Vegas. This role supports a multi-state workforce and focuses on employee relations, labor law compliance, benefits administration, leave management, and HR policy interpretation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who can confidently handle complex employee issues while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience
• Employee relations and workplace investigations
• Multi-state HR compliance
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and wage & hour laws
• Benefits administration and open enrollment support
• Workers' compensation and unemployment claims management
• Policy interpretation and HR compliance
• HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.