Human Resources Generalist - Benefits & Compliance na Baldwin Wallace University

Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President,  Human Resources
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, Ohio

Why Join BW HR?

This is a great opportunity to join a nimble HR team where your work is visible, valued, and meaningful. You’ll be empowered to collaborate across departments, and support employees who are deeply invested in student success.

We offer flexible scheduling, hybrid work eligibility, generous tuition remission, and a mission-aligned workplace that fosters professional growth.

Position Summary

Baldwin Wallace University is seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused HR Generalist – Benefits & Compliance to join our small but high-impact HR team. This role will oversee day-to-day administration of our self-insured benefits plans, manage leave-of-absence processes, and support compliance across key HR functions. The Generalist will serve as a key liaison to vendors and employees, ensuring accurate, timely, and service-centered support.

This position is ideal for an experienced generalist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by work that supports a mission-driven institution.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer all aspects of self-insured health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, including enrollment, eligibility, and terminations
• Audit and reconcile benefits invoices
• Support annual open enrollment: testing system, communications, and employee assistance
• Provide timely and clear responses to employee benefit questions and escalations
• In collaboration with benefits broker and HR leadership, maintain and update related compliance documents (ex: SPD’s & compliance disclosures)

Leave Management

• Administer FMLA, ADA, short-term and long-term disability leaves
• Track leave usage and return-to-work status in coordination with managers, payroll team and HRBP
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional leave policies

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with internal audits, salary surveys and required government reporting
• Workers compensation & Unemployment support

HR Operations Support

• Assist in policy review and process improvement related to benefits and compliance
• Partner with payroll team to ensure accurate deductions and leave accounting
• Provide employee relations support
• Support the implementation and documentation of consistent, compliant HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Crosstrain in other areas of HR as needed to support a small team

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including benefits and leave administration
• Familiarity with self-funded health plans and vendor coordination
• Understanding of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA requirements
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, or public sector
• Experience with retirement plans (403(b), 401(k) and/or tuition remission policies

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities and as we engage our community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs – www.bw.edu/about/diversity/