Human Resources Generalist / Full Time

Wesley Commons; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC is seeking a compassionate HR Generalist with a strong focus on benefits administration to support employees throughout the employment lifecycle at our Continuing Care Retirement Community.

This role administers benefits programs, guides enrollment, ensures compliance, and partners with managers to deliver timely, confidential HR services in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred; or 2–5 years HR experience with benefits responsibilities.
• Experience administering employee benefits and knowledge of related regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and other benefit programs.
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment and life events.
• Coordinate benefits with carriers, brokers, vendors, payroll and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee and benefits data in HRIS and related systems.
• Support onboarding and communicate benefits information to new hires.
• Assist with leave administration, changes, terminations, and lifecycle processes.
• Assist with compliance, audits, notices, and reporting.

Skills

Benefits administration

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wesley Commons - Greenwood, SC 29646

Salary Range: $50,000.00 Salary

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and service-focused Human Resources Generalist with a strong focus on Benefits Administration to join our team at our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This position will play a key role in supporting our employees throughout the employment lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on benefits administration, employee support, and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit-related questions.
• Build positive relationships with employees by providing responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate HR service.
• Coordinate benefits administration with insurance carriers, brokers, vendors, payroll, and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee and benefits information in the HRIS and other systems.
• Support onboarding and ensure new employees receive timely and accurate information about their benefits and HR programs.
• Assist with employee changes, leave administration, terminations, and other employment lifecycle processes.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Assist with benefits audits, reporting, required notices, and other compliance activities.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, payroll, benefits, leave, and other HR matters or direct questions to the appropriate resource.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Partner with managers and leadership to promote a positive, respectful, and employee-focused workplace.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee records and sensitive information.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

As a member of our HR team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization where people truly matter. Our employees provide care, services, hospitality, and support that make a difference in the lives of our residents every day. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to support those employees and help create a workplace where people feel valued, informed, and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or 2–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with significant benefits administration responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with administering employee benefits and applicable employment practices and benefits regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, nonprofit, or other service-oriented organizations is a plus.