Senior HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior HR Generalist Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $85K - $90K Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Senior HR Generalist

Position Summary

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a key partner to leaders, managers, and employees by providing both strategic and day-to-day human resources support. This role is responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, compensation, benefits administration, employee development, and engagement initiatives. The Senior HR Generalist helps foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring HR policies and practices align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employee relations matters, conducting investigations and helping resolve workplace concerns.
• Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, and corrective action processes.
• Promote a positive workplace culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, engagement, and respect.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and practices across all departments.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate and participate in candidate screening, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Support onboarding programs and ensure successful integration of new employees.
• Assist with workforce planning and employee retention initiatives.

Performance Management and Employee Development

• Guide managers and employees through performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, evaluations, and development planning.
• Coordinate training and development programs to support employee growth and leadership development.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee skills, engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits

• Assist with compensation administration, including salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and market analysis.
• Support benefit programs by responding to employee inquiries and assisting with enrollment and administrative processes.
• Partner with leadership to ensure compensation practices remain competitive and equitable.

Compliance and HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support administration of leave programs, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation claims, and related employee matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance initiatives, and policy updates.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Support programs designed to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
• Coordinate employee feedback initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and related action planning efforts.
• Assist in fostering a culture aligned with company values and organizational goals.

HR Operations and Support

• Maintain HRIS data and generate reports to support business and HR decision-making.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide recommendations for process improvements and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with leadership on HR initiatives and organizational development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Prior experience in an HR Generalist, Senior HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or similar role preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, professional services, or other fast-paced environments is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, workers' compensation, and related employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred but not required.