Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Benefits & Leave Management
Location: On-Site in Irving, TX
Industry: Electrical Contracting/Construction
Who We Are
Lanehart Electrical Companies is a collective of companies, including Lanehart Electric, Lighting Connection, and Raythom, all born out of an entrepreneurial spirit and humble beginnings started in Houston, Texas, in the summer of 1955. Since that time, we’ve grown to be a trusted electrical contracting and lighting distribution partner for the nation’s largest and most reputable homebuilders. We provide all our customers with seasoned insights won by decades of combined experience to help guide their decisions.
We are Dependable
We deliver incredible service and exceptional products against difficult deadlines while exceeding expectations. Our customers rely on us because we’ve earned (and appreciate) their trust job after job, year after year.
We are Honest and Genuine.
We are straightforward, sincere, and down-to-earth. We prize accuracy and have the reputation of doing what we say we will do.
We are Consistent.
We work to solve problems every day. We’re accurate, loyal, and meticulous down to the very last bulb.
We are Trusted Experts.
Our decades in the industry have given us a unique understanding of the electrical, lighting, and builder business. We know that we must evolve to compete because our customers and their businesses are also evolving to compete.
We are a Family.
We inspire our coworkers with our decades-long commitment to family life. We think we may have the best of both worlds: the benefits and stability of a large company but with a family feel that gives our people the ability to enjoy their lives. Our employees are some of the most dedicated people in the business, with over one-third of our employees celebrating 10+ years with LEC, with many celebrating 25+ years and counting.
What we believe in
We Believe in Working Hard
We work hard for ourselves. We work hard for our families. For our customers. And for our fellow employees.
And we’re looking forward to working hard alongside you.
We Believe in Being a Self-Starter
Employees who thrive at a LEC company understand the power of being a self-starter. It’s in our company’s DNA. Since our start, we’ve thrived on the power of an entrepreneurial spirit and the strength of one’s initiative; you should too.
We Believe in Always Striving to be Better. Do Better.
Our success is a steady result of our determination to improve. This doesn’t mean constant reinvention but constant self-reflection. A commitment to consistency in areas we do very well, balanced with an adaptability to evolve.
We Go Above and Beyond, Not Because We Have to but Because It Feels Good.
Our customers value our commitment to doing more than expected. Thanks to our culture of teamwork and collaboration, we’re able to channel our decades of collective experience into being as effective as possible.
How you treat people ultimately tells all. Plus, it just feels downright good.
We Believe in Tenure and Advancement
We believe that our people come first. We provide our employees with professional development opportunities to further their careers and a sense of community. We’re proud that so many of our employees advance and grow here and have made LEC their workplace for decades.
We Believe in Family
We prioritize the loved ones we cherish at home and those at work. We’re more than a business; we’re a family. We are a community of hard workers who grow with and support each other whenever we can. We take our work responsibilities seriously and believe we can only be as good as the work we put in each day.
Just ask our tenured employees; over 90% of them stated family as one word to describe LEC. It’s our roots, and we’re proud to be a third-generation family-run company.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources professional to take ownership of the company’s benefits and leave management programs while supporting a broad range of HR functions across our organization. This is a key role on a small, collaborative two-person HR team and is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing many hats, working directly with employees and managers, and taking ownership of important HR processes.
The primary focus of this position will be benefits administration and leave management, including serving as the company’s subject-matter expert and primary point of contact for employee leaves, benefits programs, and related compliance requirements.
This role will also work closely with the Payroll Specialist and provide backup support for payroll and other HR responsibilities as needed. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience managing employee leaves, is highly organized and detail-oriented, communicates effectively with employees at all levels, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and teamwork are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Take ownership of the company’s health, dental, vision, and other employee benefit programs.
- Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, changes, and employee questions.
- Lead the annual benefits open enrollment process and coordinate communications across all locations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit questions and issues.
- Work with insurance brokers, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve issues and ensure effective program administration.
- Review benefit plan information, renewal materials, and costs and assist leadership with evaluating plan options.
- Monitor integrations between payroll and benefits systems and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies or issues.
Leave Management & Compliance
- Take primary ownership of all employee leave management, serving as the internal subject-matter expert for leave-related matters.
- Administer employee leave programs in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including FMLA, ADA-related leave and accommodations, and other applicable statutory and company leaves.
- Manage the leave process from initial request through return to work, ensuring employees and managers receive timely and appropriate communication.
- Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and documentation.
- Track leave eligibility, usage, certifications, deadlines, and required communications.
- Partner with employees, managers, medical providers, third-party administrators, and other stakeholders as appropriate to ensure leave matters are handled consistently and appropriately.
- Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local leave requirements and communicate relevant changes to leadership.
- Work with the Safety Manager on workplace injuries, workers’ compensation matters, and return-to-work plans to ensure proper coordination between safety, leave management, and compliance.
- Provide backup support to the Safety Manager during absences when needed, including ensuring injury and accident documentation is completed accurately and timely.
401(k) Administration
- Coordinate day-to-day administration of the company’s 401(k) plan with the plan provider and third-party administrator.
- Monitor plan-related deadlines and required communications.
- Assist with the annual 401(k) audit by gathering documentation and coordinating information requests with auditors and plan providers.
- Respond to employee questions and assist with resolving plan administration issues.
Payroll Support
- Work closely with the Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely weekly payroll processing.
- Provide backup coverage for the Payroll Specialist during absences or as needed, including assistance with payroll-related data entry, employee changes, and payroll inquiries.
- Assist with ADP Workforce Now administration and employee data updates.
- Help research and resolve discrepancies between payroll, benefits, and employee records.
- Develop a strong working knowledge of payroll processes to provide effective backup support.
HR Support & Employee Relations
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers across all company locations.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, benefits, leave, and other employee-related questions.
- Support employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and investigations as appropriate.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring required documentation and system updates are completed accurately and timely.
- Support managers and employees with HR processes and policy questions.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee matters.
- Assist with other HR projects and responsibilities as needed.
HR Technology & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee communications.
- Help maintain accurate employee information across HR and benefits systems.
- Support effective use of HR technology, including ADP Workforce Now.
- Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, documentation, and the overall employee experience.
- Take ownership of assigned HR projects and follow them through to completion.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on HR experience, with strong experience in benefits administration and employee leave management.
- Demonstrated experience managing leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA-related leave/accommodations, and applicable state and local leave requirements.
- Strong working knowledge of benefits administration and employee benefit programs.
- Experience working in a multi-state environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
- Payroll experience or familiarity with payroll processes is preferred, with the ability and willingness to provide backup support to the Payroll Specialist.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred; the ability to communicate, write, and present materials in both languages is a strong asset.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and independently take ownership of important HR processes.
- Comfortable working in a small, hands-on HR team where flexibility and a willingness to wear many hats are essential.
What Success Looks Like
The person in this role will become the go-to resource for benefits and leave management, ensuring employees receive timely, knowledgeable support and that the company’s programs and processes are administered accurately and compliantly.
Success in this role also means being a dependable partner to the Payroll Specialist and the broader organization. Someone who is willing to step in, learn new areas of HR, and help wherever needed while maintaining clear ownership of their primary responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
