HR Generalist

Talenthop; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

TechnologyAdvice is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with U.S. employees and managers, overseeing programs that shape the employee experience.

The role blends employee relations, benefits administration, leave and accommodation management, compliance, and process improvements within People Operations. Responsibilities include managing investigations, open enrollment, 401(k) administration, and policy updates, coordinating with payroll and vendors, and ensuring accurate HR data across the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience with benefits administration and employee relations.
• Direct experience with U.S. health and welfare benefits administration.
• Experience with 401(k) or retirement plan administration.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, wage/hour.
• Experience administering leave and accommodation processes.
• Ability to research regulations and provide practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner to U.S. employees and managers on performance, attendance, conduct, policy interpretation, and employee concerns.
• Manage employee relations including investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and termination support.
• Administer U.S. health and welfare programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and HSA benefits.
• Resolve benefits issues related to eligibility, enrollment, deductions, coverage, and life events.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers, carriers, administrators, and vendors to ensure service accuracy.
• Partner with payroll and finance to reconcile benefits deductions, invoices, and contribution files.
• Support benefits renewals and oversee open enrollment processes.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) administration and related compliance.
• Oversee employee leave and accommodation processes, including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, disability, workers' compensation.
• Guide employees and managers through leave documentation and requirements.
• Maintain HR and benefits compliance calendar and manage filings, notices, audits, and communications.
• Monitor employment laws and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Draft and maintain HR policies, procedures, and communications.
• Review HR data and processes to identify risks and improve accuracy.
• Support and review work of HR coordinators and professionals.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Leave management

HR operations

HRIS

Payroll coordination

Policy interpretation

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

TechnologyAdvice is a company serving the B2B technology buying market by providing trusted research, practical guidance, and connections to leading technology brands. The organization operates over 30 media brands and 50 newsletters, supported by a global team across the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines, facilitating smarter decisions for millions of technology buyers.

About the Opportunity:

The HR GENERALIST role is focused on serving as a trusted partner to U.S. employees and managers by managing programs that influence the employee experience. This position combines responsibilities in employee relations, benefits administration, leave and accommodation management, compliance, and HR process improvement. The role contributes by ensuring balanced, compliant, and consistent HR support while enhancing processes and documentation within the People Operations function.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary HR partner to U.S. employees and managers on performance, attendance, conduct, policy interpretation, and employee concerns.
• Manage employee relations including investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and termination support.
• Administer U.S. health and welfare programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and HSA benefits.
• Resolve benefits issues related to eligibility, enrollment, deductions, coverage, and qualifying life events.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers, carriers, administrators, and vendors to ensure service accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with payroll and finance to reconcile benefits deductions, invoices, and contribution files.
• Support benefits renewals and oversee open enrollment processes.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) administration and related compliance.
• Oversee employee leave and accommodation processes, including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, disability, workers' compensation, and state programs.
• Guide employees and managers through leave documentation and requirements.
• Maintain HR and benefits compliance calendar and manage filings, notices, audits, and communications.
• Monitor employment laws and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Draft and maintain HR policies, procedures, and communications.
• Review HR data and processes to identify risks and improve accuracy.
• Support and review work of HR coordinators and professionals.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and organizational initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience with benefits administration, employee relations, leave management, and HR operations.
• Direct experience with U.S. health and welfare benefits administration.
• Experience with 401(k) or retirement plan administration.
• Skilled in managing employee relations cases, investigations, and terminations.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws.
• Experience administering leave and accommodation processes.
• Ability to research regulations and provide practical guidance.
• Experience collaborating with payroll, finance, brokers, and vendors.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems for data and process review.

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.