Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH is partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC area to identify a temporary Senior Human Resources Generalist. The role oversees payroll, leave and benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HRIS management, recruitment support, onboarding, and HR process improvement while serving as a trusted partner to employees and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate bi-weekly payroll processing from start to finish
- Review timecards, employee changes, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll audits
- Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality throughout the payroll process
- Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, disability, and state/local leave requirements
- Support benefits administration, including employee enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and payroll deductions
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding benefits and leave-related questions
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate administration of programs
- Coordinate with third-party retirement plan administrators to manage employee contributions, loans, reconciliations, and plan-related inquiries
- Maintain accurate records and support compliance requirements
- Assist with employee education regarding retirement and wellness benefits
- Maintain HRIS data integrity and employee personnel records
- Troubleshoot system issues and identify solutions independently
- Generate HR reports, analyze workforce data, and ensure data accuracy
- Support HR system enhancements and process improvements
- Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment efforts across the organization
- Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and onboarding activities
- Ensure a positive candidate and new hire experience through effective onboarding and employee integration
- Support workforce planning and recruitment initiatives as needed
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
- Partner with leadership to address employee issues and ensure consistent application of HR practices
- Support performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives
- Assist with investigations and documentation related to employee relations matters
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and compliance initiatives
- Stay informed of employment law updates and recommend policy enhancements when needed
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and documentation
- Lead and support HR projects that enhance operational efficiency and the employee experience
- Develop and maintain process documentation and best practices
- Contribute to organizational initiatives and special projects as assigned
Skills
- • 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , including significant generalist responsibilities
- • Strong experience with payroll administration, leave management, and benefits administration
- • Experience handling employee relations matters and HR compliance
- • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
- • Experience with HRIS systems and reporting tools
- • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- • Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with employees and leadership
- • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- • PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification
- • Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment
- • Experience with retirement plan administration and employee benefits programs
- • Advanced HRIS reporting and data analysis experience
Benefits
- Primarily remote work environment
- Long-term contract opportunity with a mission-driven organization
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