Remote HR Generalist (Leave of Absence Focus) at Knoxville, TN | Remote

Join a remote team as an HR Generalist with a focus on Leave of Absence administration. Responsibilities include managing LOA cases, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee relations.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized HR Generalist to join our team on a remote basis. In this role, you will help drive day-to-day HR operations across recruitment, employee relations, and compliance, with a specialized focus on Leave of Absence (LOA) administration.

If you have a passion for supporting employees, keeping operations compliant, and navigating complex leave cases with empathy and precision, we want to hear from you!

• Leave of Absence (LOA) Administration: Act as the primary point of contact for employees navigating medical, parental, personal, or disability leaves from initial inquiry through return-to-work.
• Leave Compliance & Tracking: Ensure strict adherence to regulations like FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state-specific leave laws while tracking cases accurately in the HRIS.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end hiring workflows, including drafting job descriptions, screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating remote onboarding.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor for day-to-day employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace concerns, guiding managers through routine disputes and performance management.
• Benefits & Payroll Coordination: Assist with open enrollment, answer benefit inquiries, and partner with payroll to ensure accurate leave payments and time-off adjustments.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Maintain confidential personnel records, assist with offboarding and exit interviews, and ensure overall compliance with labor laws (FLSA, EEOC, OSHA).