Senior HR Generalist

About Nerdery and Being a “Nerd.”

Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.

At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.

We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join our team!  We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.

The Sr HR Generalist role provides comprehensive HR support, ensuring efficient and compliant administration of employee benefits, payroll, HR systems, and HR processes. This includes maintaining data integrity, fostering a positive employee experience, and contributing to the overall strategic goals of the organization through effective HR practices and reporting.

What things you will do as a Nerd?

Benefits:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Conduct open enrollment and new hire benefit orientations.
• Reconcile benefit billing and manage the relationship with our 3rd party COBRA administrator.
• Manage leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other state and federal leave laws.
• Administer workers' compensation claims and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manage employee recognition programs.

Payroll:

• Oversee payroll processing performed by the finance department, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage payroll taxes and deductions, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manage new state setups and tax configurations, as well as any state tax case adjustments.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Create quarterly variance and year-end reports.
• Maintain meticulous payroll records to ensure compliance.

HRIS Systems:

• Administer and maintain our HRIS system (UKG preferred) ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Generate reports from the HRIS, providing valuable insights to the HR team and management.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a  positive experience.
• Conduct new hire orientation and coordinate with hiring managers and departments for successful onboarding.
• Manage the offboarding process for terminations, ensuring compliance and a smooth transition.

Other HR Duties:

• Assist with the merit and bonus cycle, mid-year and annual performance reviews, engagement surveys, and job changes related to promotions, transfers, or reorganizations.
• Contribute to compensation survey administration, job description management, AAP data and reporting, and EEOC reporting.
• Maintain our internal HR information portal, ensuring it is up-to-date and user-friendly.
• Support various HR projects and initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes.

What Skills Will Help You Be A Successful Nerd?

• High school diplomas or GED required.  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in a generalist HR role, demonstrating proficiency in various HR functions.
• Previous experience as the sole HR associate in an organization is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance (federal and state).
• Solid experience with HRIS systems, with UKG experience preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll and benefits administration.  Familiarity with state tax law management required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with OpenAir, Concur, and Confluence is a plus.
• Unwavering discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong self-management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience assisting in the delivery of HR programs and processes, including workforce planning, performance reviews, and talent development.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Computer Use: Extensive use of a keyboard, mouse, and computer screen for extended periods. Ability to adjust focus between screen and documents.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged durations is required.
• Standing and Walking: Occasional standing and walking around the office are necessary for meetings and breaks.
• Reaching: Reaching for items on a desk, retrieving documents, or working with equipment is required.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of light objects (e.g., laptops, peripherals) may be necessary.
• Office Environment: The work environment is primarily an office setting, with typical office equipment and noise levels.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Note: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Are We the Right Fit For You?

The best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds.  We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive.  Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter.  Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling!

Must be legally authorized to work within the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nerdery is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Nerdery strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All employees, other workers and representatives of Nerdery are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. Nerdery will ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, compensation, benefits, selection for training, including apprenticeship and other terms and conditions of employment. Nerdery will also provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities pursuant to all applicable laws.