Human Resources Generalist - Benefits

CHE Behavioral Health Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist to support benefits administration, HRIS operations, onboarding, and employee relations. This role emphasizes building relationships across the organization while aligning with corporate goals in a remote-friendly setting.

You will manage benefits programs, assist with compliance, and support open enrollment, leaves, and performance-related activities to drive employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR generalist experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration, HRIS operations, training, leaves of absence, onboarding, position changes, employee relations, and satisfaction surveys.
• Balance corporate needs with employee satisfaction and departmental goals.
• Cross-train with HR team members to ensure coverage during leaves of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Wage and hour regulations

Project management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Human Resource Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: benefits administration, HRIS operations, training, leaves of absence, onboarding, position changes, employee relations, and satisfaction surveys. This role requires a perceptive, detail-oriented individual who can build relationships across all organizational levels while balancing corporate needs, employee satisfaction, and departmental goals.

Benefits Administration

• Administer CHE’s employee benefits programs, including applicable state-mandated leave benefits.
• Monitor employee benefits eligibility and process enrollments, changes, and terminations in accordance with plan requirements and applicable laws.
• Support the annual open enrollment process by coordinating accurate employee communications and ensuring timely benefit elections.
• Review benefits enrollment and eligibility reports in coordination with Accounts Payable to validate carrier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer and monitor paid and unpaid leave programs, including PTO, holidays, FMLA, disability leave, paid family leave, and military leave, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Recruitment Support

• Respond promptly to applicant inquiries regarding benefit eligibility and coverage.
• Notify new hires of eligibility periods and provide timely responses to coverage questions.

Payroll & Compliance

• Notify payroll team weekly of enrollments and changes to 401(k) contributions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate lists of employees eligible for ad hoc benefits (holiday gifts, boost bonuses, anniversary awards, etc.).
• Notify supervisors of upcoming performance evaluations for their team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and departmental efficiency.
• Cross-train with HR team members to ensure coverage during departmental leaves of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.

Experience

• 3 + years of HR generalist experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Knowledge of wage and hour regulations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.

About Us

CHE is a premier provider of behavioral health services in 11 states and continues to grow into new markets. CHE has been operating since 1995 and employs psychology and psychiatry providers to deliver care virtually and in person at various care settings. We deliver a unique programmatic approach to behavioral health services and are focused on quality and compliance for facilities and in our outpatient settings. Backed by a leading private equity investment firm, we are looking for talented, ambitious, engaging, innovative, and all-around balanced individuals to join our team.

CHE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.