HR Generalist: Employee Relations, Benefits & Compliance

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Tucson, AZ. The role supports employee relations, leave and accommodations, benefits, workers' compensation, compliance, recruitment, and HR operations.

The position supervises the HR Operations Assistant and ensures responsive, legally compliant HR services. A strong knowledge of HR laws and practices is essential for success in this nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• At least three years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including employee relations, leave and accommodation administration, benefits, or workers' compensation.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, with strong communication, judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and sensitive matters with accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations support by advising supervisors on performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and investigations.
• Promote fair and consistent HR practices that support team member engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Manage leave and accommodation cases from initial request through return to work, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leave, and other protected leaves.
• Coordinate required communication, documentation, deadlines, and the interactive process with team members and supervisors.
• Support benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, open enrollment, and team member questions.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors to resolve issues and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, documentation, and status updates through the carrier's online claims system.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, carriers, and medical providers regarding claim status and return-to-work planning.
• Supervise the HR Operations Assistant and oversee HR inbox workflows, HRIS updates, employment documentation, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate audits, reporting, and compliance activities, and review HR records and processes for accuracy and timely completion.
• Support recruitment, candidate communication, hiring documentation, onboarding, and orientation.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Tucson, AZ. The role supports employee relations, leave and accommodations, benefits, workers' compensation, compliance, recruitment, and HR operations.

The position supervises the HR Operations Assistant and ensures responsive, legally compliant HR services. A strong knowledge of HR laws and practices is essential for success in this nonprofit setting.