What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at MRG Exams?
About The Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our growing team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys supporting employees while managing the full range of HR operations — from onboarding and benefits to leave management and compliance.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our HR programs organized, compliant, and employee-focused across multiple states.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our growing team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys supporting employees while managing the full range of HR operations — from onboarding and benefits to leave management and compliance.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our HR programs organized, compliant, and employee-focused across multiple states.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and employee relations issues.
- Administer benefits — including enrollments, billing, COBRA, ACA setup, and audits.
- Oversee leave of absence (LOA) management across multiple states — tracking, documentation, communication, and compliance.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding for employees, ensuring a smooth experience.
- Maintain HR systems (Paylocity) and ensure accurate employee data.
- Support payroll processes, PTO tracking, and timekeeping questions.
- Stay current and well-versed in federal, state, and local leave laws (FMLA, paid family leave, state disability, etc.) to ensure compliance.
- Handle unemployment claims, employment verifications, and workers’ compensation cases.
- Partner on HR compliance initiatives, wellness programs, and employee engagement projects.
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or benefits/leave-focused role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong working knowledge of multi-state leave laws and leave administration processes.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Paylocity preferred).
- Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- High attention to confidentiality and compliance in all HR functions.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development