People Operations Generalist
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteEast Syracuse, New York, United States
East Syracuse, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$70,000–$80,000 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeMid LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
HR Generalist responsible for primary benefits administration, Open Enrollment execution, and HR operations support within People & Culture. Partners with Payroll on benefits processing, onboarding/offboarding, compliance (ACA/ERISA/HIPAA/FMLA), and data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems. Leads onboarding/offboarding processes and develops employee-facing benefits communications, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate benefits data management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a benefits administration role
- Solid working knowledge of benefits plan types (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, COBRA, disability, life insurance, 401(k)) and applicable regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA)
- Experience managing Open Enrollment end-to-end, including employee communication and HRIS configuration
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar); experience with benefits carrier portals
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain complex benefits information clearly and empathetically to employees at all levels
- High degree of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
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