Human Resources Generalist
Location : New Orleans LA
Reports To : VP of Finance
Employment Type : Full-Time On-Site
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
About Us
Corporate Realty Inc. is a dynamic and expanding commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As we continue to grow we are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to help strengthen and support our people operations ensuring a strong foundation for our team and culture.
Position Summary
The HR Generalist will play a key role in managing the day-to-day human resources operations This position is responsible for payroll processing benefits administration compliance employee relations and HR system management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented people-centered and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities and Time Allocation
Payroll Processing & Reconciliation 30%
- Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processing in Paycor including timesheet imports and approvals overtime pay adjustments PTO commissions and labor-allocation changes.
- Perform post-processing reconciliations and prepare property-billing allocations.
- Prepare and maintain standardized annual salary-burden reports for department managers detailing salary data labor allocations employer-benefit contributions and 401(k) match details to support budget forecasting and financial-planning initiatives.
- Ensure accurate job classification using the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and maintain proper Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes for all commercial-real-estate positions in alignment with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) compliance requirements.
Onboarding & Offboarding / Recruitment Support 25%
Coordinate full-cycle onboarding including interviews background screenings offers E-Verify / I-9 verification and new-hire meet-and-greets.Manage personnel transitions during new-management agreements by following the standard CRI new-hire checklist verifying labor allocations prior hire dates PTO tenure and state-specific tax and unemployment-reporting requirements.Collaborate with hiring managers and IT to ensure seamless setup communication and onboarding experiences.Process terminations in Paycor and Employee Navigator; create qualifying-event records in the COBRA administrators system to ensure timely continuation-of-coverage notifications and confirm accurate termination of benefits.Ensure compliance with required new-hire and termination notices issued upon hire and separation.Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to develop and distribute internal employee communications including company-wide announcements and program updates (e.g. Employee Referral Incentive Program Employee Discount program).Benefits Administration 15%
Administer medical dental vision 401(k) COBRA and ancillary plans using Employee Navigator and vendor systems.Coordinate annual open enrollment and company-wide Health Fair including employee communication event planning technology troubleshooting and carrier collaboration.Manage ongoing employee changes such as adds terms and updates while maintaining benefit records and resolving eligibility questions.Employee Relations / Conflict Resolution 10%
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations coaching and workplace concerns.Document and support performance discussions and investigations as needed.Promote fair and consistent employee relations practices across departments.HRIS / Compliance / Reporting 10%
Maintain employee data integrity across HRIS platforms (Paycor Employee Navigator HealthEquity) for all transactions.Support audits renewals and compliance reporting for ACA Workers compensation and 401(k).Conduct annual I-9 audits in accordance with DHS retention guidelines.Maintain HR document library organization via SharePoint.Promptly complete first reports of workers compensation incidents and ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.FMLA / Leave / Disability Administration 5%
Coordinate and maintain accurate tracking and documentation of employee leaves of absence FMLA and disability claims.Communicate with insurance carriers and ensure proper documentation and compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applicable plan documents and company policies.General HR Administration 5%
Create update and maintain personnel files within a confidential filing system ensuring records are current and securely updated for termed employees as needed.Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries process verification-of-employment requests and support handbook and policy updates.Produce other written drafts and employee correspondences as requested by the VP of Finance or as required by plan administrators.Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred.Minimum 35 years of progressive HR experience preferably in a small- to mid-size company environment.Strong working knowledge of payroll and benefits systems (Paycor and Employee Navigator preferred).Understanding of employment laws Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classifications and Department of Labor (DOL) compliance practices.Excellent interpersonal organizational and time-management skills.Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Proficiency in HRIS platforms reporting and data accuracy.Knowledge of COBRA FMLA OSHA and ACA compliance standards.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to process improvement and consistency.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred.Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Confidentiality and Ethics Statement
This position requires the highest level of confidentiality discretion and integrity. The HR Generalist must safeguard sensitive employee and company information and act in accordance with Corporate Realtys core values code of conduct and professional ethics standards.
Key Skills
Employee Relations,Fmla,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Recruiting
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1