Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is your “Hometown Hospice” providing compassionate end-of-life care for over 40 years to the Big Bend region. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, and excellence, we are seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist to join our team full-time, on-site in Tallahassee Florida.
The ideal candidate for the Human Resource Generalist (HRG) is experienced in managing the FMLA, WC, Unemployment and ADA processes; HRIS system administration; administers benefits, and leave; enforces company policies and practices.; conducts trainings and education.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resource Generalist responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manages and administers the FMLA process, including reviewing documentation, issuing determinations, sending correspondence, and maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
- Tracks FMLA usage, return-to-work dates, extensions, and coordinates with HR and employees regarding short-term disability and leave status.
- Oversees the ADA process by evaluating accommodation requests, collaborating with department leaders, and managing related communications.
- Manages the Workers’ Compensation process, serving as the primary contact for work-related injuries, filing claims, coordinating light duty, and working with the insurance carrier and payroll.
- Serves as system administrator for the HRIS, providing training, maintaining configurations, and developing workflows to improve efficiency.
- Administers employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, supplemental, voluntary, and 403B plans.
- Acts as the main contact for benefit brokers, vendors, and third-party administrators, and conducts benefit education sessions for employees.
- Manages benefit enrollments, COBRA, qualifying events, and compliance testing, and collaborates with payroll for billing reconciliation.
- Provides customer service and develops communication tools to enhance understanding of benefits.
- Reviews and audits benefit and retirement enrollments, status changes, and eligibility each month.
- Supports ACA data management, annual 5500 filings, and benefit plan audits.
- Assists the Senior HR Generalist with HR functions such as compensation, leave, employee relations, and compliance matters.
- Responds to routine employment inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Conducts quarterly visits to remote offices and participates in regular team and shadowing activities to support cross-department collaboration.
- Completes assigned training to maintain compliance and stays current on HR trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Ensures compliance with all employment laws and serves as back-up for recruiting, onboarding, and other HR administrative tasks.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- On-site, Tallahassee FL
