Human Resources Generalist
Caris Life Sciences
August 20, 2026
On-site
Irving, TX
Human Resources
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist supports HR Operations by administering leave and accommodation programs and managing employee data and compliance-related activities. Primary coordinator for high-volume, compliance-sensitive leave and accommodation cases, including oversight of a third-party leave vendor; develops repeatable processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer FMLA, state, and company leave programs (intake, case setup, tracking, closure).
- Manage third-party leave administrator relationship (claims monitoring, weekly reporting, issue resolution; escalate unresolved vendor issues).
- Process leave-related Workday transactions (suspension/reactivation of access for non-exempt employees on continuous leave).
- Provide payroll with accurate leave-of-absence data (wage continuation and return-to-work status).
- Maintain and communicate leave policy updates with Legal and leadership.
- Schedule interactive-process meetings (employee, leader, HRBP) and manage accommodation paperwork intake, tracking, and documentation to closure.
- Prepare case summaries and supporting documentation for HR leadership review.
- Own name/address/job profile changes; manage multi-state address changes requiring tax/compliance review.
- Create/audit supervisory organizations and cost-center assignments in Workday; flag discrepancies.
- Process phone number updates and business card requests.
- Process employment verification requests within service-level timeframes.
- Monitor/respond to HR helpline/shared inbox.
- Develop/maintain process documentation; cross-train for continuity; identify/escalate HR process/system improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years HR experience with hands-on leave administration (FMLA and state leave law).
- Experience managing a third-party leave/benefits vendor.
- HRIS proficiency (Workday/ADP/Oracle) in Absence and HCM modules.
- ADA interactive-process knowledge; accommodation case coordination experience.
- Discretion with confidential medical/personal information.
- Ability to build standardized processes in a high-volume environment.
- On-site in Irving, TX.
- Strong written/verbal communication; point of contact for sensitive matters.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or CLMS.
- Multi-state/public company HR controls (SOX).
- Experience with EEO-1, VETS-4212, or Affirmative Action Plan data collection.
- Workday proficiency.
Other
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Conditions of Employment
- Complete pre-employment process: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.
The Human Resources Generalist supports HR Operations by administering leave and accommodation programs and managing employee data and compliance-related activities. Primary coordinator for high-volume, compliance-sensitive leave and accommodation cases, including oversight of a third-party leave vendor; develops repeatable processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer FMLA, state, and company leave programs (intake, case setup, tracking, closure).
- Manage third-party leave administrator relationship (claims monitoring, weekly reporting, issue resolution; escalate unresolved vendor issues).
- Process leave-related Workday transactions (suspension/reactivation of access for non-exempt employees on continuous leave).
- Provide payroll with accurate leave-of-absence data (wage continuation and return-to-work status).
- Maintain and communicate leave policy updates with Legal and leadership.
- Schedule interactive-process meetings (employee, leader, HRBP) and manage accommodation paperwork intake, tracking, and documentation to closure.
- Prepare case summaries and supporting documentation for HR leadership review.
- Own name/address/job profile changes; manage multi-state address changes requiring tax/compliance review.
- Create/audit supervisory organizations and cost-center assignments in Workday; flag discrepancies.
- Process phone number updates and business card requests.
- Process employment verification requests within service-level timeframes.
- Monitor/respond to HR helpline/shared inbox.
- Develop/maintain process documentation; cross-train for continuity; identify/escalate HR process/system improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years HR experience with hands-on leave administration (FMLA and state leave law).
- Experience managing a third-party leave/benefits vendor.
- HRIS proficiency (Workday/ADP/Oracle) in Absence and HCM modules.
- ADA interactive-process knowledge; accommodation case coordination experience.
- Discretion with confidential medical/personal information.
- Ability to build standardized processes in a high-volume environment.
- On-site in Irving, TX.
- Strong written/verbal communication; point of contact for sensitive matters.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or CLMS.
- Multi-state/public company HR controls (SOX).
- Experience with EEO-1, VETS-4212, or Affirmative Action Plan data collection.
- Workday proficiency.
Other
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Conditions of Employment
- Complete pre-employment process: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.