Human Resources Generalist - Benefits

Position Summary

This position performs professional level human resources work and carries out responsibilities in all of the human resources functional areas, with a strong emphasis on benefits. It will also support the human resources function by developing and coordinating employee programs and assisting in all components of HR, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting compliance.
• Expedite delivery of benefits by maintaining working relationships with benefit providers and ensuring knowledge of all benefits is current.
• Retain historical records by maintaining benefits recordkeeping systems, filing, and retrieving benefits information.
• Responsible for monitoring FMLA and leave of absence process.
• Ensure all reports and information is submitted to appropriate locations in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective communication by responding to employee requests for information and interpreting company policies.
• Remain current on all legal regulations related to benefits and HR in general, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Cobra FERPA, and Healthcare Reform.
• Responsible for generating and sending HR related reports.
• Assist, as needed, with Recruitment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform duties independently under limited supervision.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations involving sensitive and confidential employee issues.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and strong attention to detail.
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines in a high stress environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and follow office procedures.
• Must be a team player, detail oriented, multitasking, and maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
• At least two to three years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with an emphasis on recruitment is required.
• Five years' experience in Human Resources is preferred.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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