Human Resources Generalist

Job overview

The Human Resources Generalist role is a full-time, onsite position in Lexington, Kentucky, with stated annual pay of $48,000–$55,000. United Way of the Bluegrass works to strengthen education, financial stability, and health in its community. As the organization’s primary HR professional, the generalist manages day-to-day human resources across the employee lifecycle. The role supports organizational operations through recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, records management, payroll coordination, and offboarding.

What you'll do

• Respond to employee questions and escalate concerns
• maintain the compliance calendar
• apply HR policies consistently
• manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding
• administer open enrollment and qualifying life-event changes
• coordinate with benefits carriers and process COBRA notices
• administer HRIS records and status changes
• partner with Finance on payroll accuracy
• complete offboarding checklists and confirm required steps.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human resources generalist

full-time

lexington ky

united way of the bluegrass

recruiting

onboarding

employee relations

benefits administration

hris

compliance

$48k–$55k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance options
• short- and long-term disability
• health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts
• retirement plan
• paid time off and holidays
• employee assistance and wellness resources
• professional development.

Why this role

Sole in-house HR professional reporting directly to the President and CEO; broad ownership across the employee lifecycle.

About the employer

United Way of the Bluegrass Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.