Human Resources Generalist

4th Sector Solutions Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

4th Sector Solutions Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support multiple client schools and organizations, serving as a strategic partner on HR systems, policies, and practices. You will administer HR programs, manage benefits, and maintain compliance while helping launch and enhance HR processes for growing communities.

The role reports to the HR Manager and requires travel to client sites. You will handle onboarding, terminations, payroll changes, and employee relations with discretion and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administers HR plans and procedures; develops policies and procedures manuals.
• Benefits administration, claims resolution, invoicing, and communicating benefits.
• Annual review of benefits packages and renewals with brokers.
• Maintain HR records and training compliance across clients.
• Manage onboarding, terminations, payroll status changes, and payroll liaison.
• Support payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory reporting (Form 5500, 1095-Cs).
• Assist in client annual audits and drive process improvements.

Job description

Position Summary: The HR Generalist supports and administers human resources programs and processes for 4th Sector Solutions clients, serving as a responsive and strategic partner to school and organizational leaders. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations while also helping clients build, strengthen, and improve HR systems, policies, and practices. The HR Generalist plays a key role in launching fully functioning HR programs for start-up clients, enhancing existing systems for current partners, and delivering practical, solutions-oriented support to meet the evolving needs of the growing communities served by 4th Sector Solutions.

Reports To: HR Manager

• Administers human resources plans and procedures for various client personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbooks and policies & procedures manuals.
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Conducts an annual review of benefits packages including retirement plans, and ensures continued competitiveness and attractiveness to employees.
• Manages the benefit renewals for clients which includes partnering with benefit brokers to find affordable benefit plans, recommending benefit packages to clients, hosting employee information sessions, and processing benefit elections as needed.
• Maintains Human Resource records and compiles reports from database. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations when necessary.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Manages effective and efficient HR systems to ensure the highest levels of compliance for all clients and their employees.
• Responsible for all employee onboarding activities, all termination activities, and change of status forms with payroll. Serve as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to benefit deductions and pay.
• Conducts recurring employee professional development sessions.
• Partners with Payroll Specialists to ensure employee payroll is accurately and timely processed including reviewing and approving payrolls as required.
• Assists in communicating company policies and procedures. Promotes understanding within the organization and across the client operations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including fingerprinting, background checks and employee terminations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory reporting and compliance filings like Form 5500’s, 1095-C’s, and state-specific requirements.
• Supports the completion of the client's annual audit by responding promptly to all requests.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains monthly benefit reconciliations to minimize errors within client benefit programs.
• Maintains HRIS systems with accurate employee data and makes updates as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple different clients in different states
• Demonstrates good judgment; approachable and professional; solid problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks; self-motivated; well organized.

Education & Experience:

• Three (3) years of Human Resources Generalist or HR Business Partner experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred. If not currently certified, must be able to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Candidates should be prepared for approximately 25% travel, depending on client and project needs.