HR Business Partner - Employee Relations, Benefits & Leave Administration

Position Overview:
The HR Business Partner - Employee Relations, Benefits & Leave Administration is responsible for supporting employee-facing HR functions, including employee relations intake, leave administration, and benefits coordination. This role focuses on execution, documentation, and coordination, while escalating complex or high-risk matters to corporate leadership.
This position is ideal for an HR professional with strong organizational skills and foundational experience who can manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Employee Relations Support
Serve as the initial point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues
Gather and document information related to employee relations matters
Coordinate and support internal investigations as directed by leadership
Escalate complex or high-risk issues to HR leadership
Maintain accurate, organized documentation of all employee relations cases
 
Leave Administration & Accommodations
Administer employee leave programs, including:
FMLA
ADA accommodations
Company leave policies

Track leave usage, documentation, and compliance timelines
Communicate leave requirements and next steps to employees and managers
Maintain accurate leave records in HRIS
 Benefits Support
Respond to employee questions related to benefits and eligibility
Assist with:
Open enrollment coordination
Benefits communication
Employee education materials

Coordinate with external vendors to resolve employee benefit issues
 HR Compliance & Documentation
Maintain and audit employee records and HR documentation
Ensure compliance with internal policies and established HR procedures
Support audits or reporting requests as needed
Follow established SOPs and documentation standards
 Employee Experience Support
Provide responsive and professional support to employees
Identify trends or recurring concerns and elevate to leadership
Support initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years of HR experience (with Bachelor’s degree) or 5-7 years of HR experience without degree
Experience supporting:
Employee relations
Leave administration (FMLA/ADA preferred)

Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
Attention to detail
Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to train and influence staff at all levels
Desired Skills:
Experience in multi-state or government contracting environments
Exposure to benefits administration and employee support functions
HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred but not required
Conditions of Employment:
Employees must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance)
Criminal history check
Verification of employment and education history
Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
Drug Screening

Employees must adhere to all federal security, confidentiality, and operational protocols while working within government facilities. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
Anovaeon operates 24 hours/365 days and requires the flexibility to work additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
Must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.

If applicable, Child Abuse/ Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings. Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while handling employee communications, documentation, and case tracking
Ability to communicate effectively through:
Virtual meetings
Telephone conversations
Written correspondence (email, HRIS systems)

Ability to review and process detailed employee documentation with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to perform repetitive administrative and data entry tasks
Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail when handling sensitive employee information
Ability to occasionally adjust work schedule to respond to time-sensitive employee matters
Work Environment:
Remote position where work is primarily conducted in a professional home office setting with frequent virtual collaboration
Requires regular virtual collaboration with:
Employees
Managers
Corporate leadership

Requires:
Dedicated home office workspace
Reliable internet and system access

Must maintain productivity, organization, and responsiveness in a remote environment
Role supports a multi-state workforce, requiring coordination across different time zones
Other Duties & Information:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Position Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirements: