People & Culture Generalist

National Forest Foundation

People & Culture Generalist supporting HR functions for National Forest Foundation. Managing HRIS, benefits administration, and employee relations documentation.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $82,750 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

HRIS data managementbenefits administrationperformance cycle administrationemployee relations documentationleave of absence managementbenefit managementpayroll coordinationreport generationdata analysiscompliance management

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingorganizationalinterpersonalleadershipconflict resolutionteam collaborationcultural awarenessadaptabilityrespectfulness

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityMicrosoft 360ExcelWordOutlookTeamsPowerPointHR metrics trackingOSHA complianceemployee benefits programs

Industry Keywords

multi-state employmentworkplace safetyworkers compensationemployee engagementNFF core valuesbenefit providersannual benefits open enrollmentaudit carrier invoicespayroll deductionsfamily leave programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responds to common employee questions on benefits, policies, and payroll coordination.
Maintains HRIS data accuracy and personnel records.
Track key HR metrics and identify trends to generate reports for leadership decision-making.
Assists with performance cycle administration and training.
Provides administrative support for employee relations documentation.
Ensures compliance across multi-state employment environments, including workplace safety, OSHA requirements, and workers compensation intake.
Supports engagement strategies and culture initiatives.
Administers employee benefits programs and serves as a liaison with benefit providers.
Process benefit enrollments and changes, audit carrier invoices, and submit approved billing Payables; partner with payroll on accurate deductions.
Assists with annual benefits open enrollment and communication materials.
Support leave of absence requests, communicating leave policies, and procedures.
Promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace aligned with NFF’s core values.
Demonstrates NFF values in all interactions and HR processes.
Escalates complex or sensitive issues to P&C leadership as appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a minimum of 5 years of human resources experience.
A high school diploma and the minimum years of experience required.
Associates degree preferred.
Must have advanced skills using Paylocity as an HR professional.
Must have at least 2 years of experience supporting benefits administration and have a clear understanding of benefit management across multiple states.
Must have experience managing family leave programs across multiple states.
Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft 360 applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents.
Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents.
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.