HR Generalist: People Partner & Data-Driven Benefits

Unison Risk Advisors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Oswald is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Kentucky to execute HR initiatives supporting business objectives and enhance the employee experience. This role partners with leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and HR systems.

The candidate will bring hands-on Workday HRIS experience, strong business acumen, and a consultative approach to driving an engaging, inclusive culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience managing employee relations issues and performance management processes.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Experience with Workday HRIS.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and presenting recommendations to management.
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience.
• Builds strong relationships through trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Embraces continuous improvement and seeks innovative solutions to organizational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and HR best practices.
• Assist leaders in addressing performance concerns through coaching, documentation, corrective action, and performance improvement plans.
• Counsel managers on the development, presentation, and follow‑through of corrective action plans.
• Coach managers and employees on the consistent application of company policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Execute HR initiatives that support business objectives, with a focus on employee engagement, development and training, talent acquisition, retention, and performance management.
• Design, implement, administer, and maintain annual performance management processes.
• Partner with Taylor Oswald business leaders to support onboarding, leadership development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
• Assist management teams in identifying employee development opportunities and facilitating activities that build organizational capability and career growth.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that strengthen organizational culture and business performance.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding company benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and wellness offerings.
• Assist employees with understanding benefit options, answer routine questions, and direct employees to appropriate resources when needed.
• Support open enrollment activities, employee benefit communications, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a general understanding of benefits administration, payroll processes, and other core HR functions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and organizational data within Workday.
• Support HR transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Ensure data integrity through system audits, reporting validation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present workforce data and HR insights to leadership teams in a compelling manner that supports business decision‑making.
• Use for roles involved in scaling, transformation, or complex initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support policy development, communication, and implementation efforts.
• Assist with HR audits, reporting requirements, record retention, and compliance initiatives.
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality, professionalism, and employee service.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Problem solving

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Taylor Oswald is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Kentucky to execute HR initiatives supporting business objectives and enhance the employee experience. This role partners with leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and HR systems.

The candidate will bring hands-on Workday HRIS experience, strong business acumen, and a consultative approach to driving an engaging, inclusive culture and continuous improvement.