Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

This is a hands-on HR Generalist role supporting the full employee lifecycle. The person will operate as a true operational HR partner , not just administrative support.

Key focus areas:

• Talent acquisition coordination & recruiting support

• Onboarding / offboarding ownership

• Employee relations & engagement

• HR compliance & policy administration

• HRIS data management (Paycom)

• Multi-state payroll processing

This role requires someone who is organized, proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing / product company environment.

Core Responsibilities Recruiters Should Screen For

Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Support

• Posting jobs across job boards & social channels

• Scheduling interviews & coordinating hiring process

• Conducting initial candidate phone screens

• Managing requisition tracking & reporting

• Partnering closely with hiring managers

• Handling candidate communications & feedback

Ideal background: internal recruiter, HR coordinator, or HR generalist who has supported hiring volume.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Managing full onboarding workflow

• New hire orientation & documentation (I-9, tax forms, contracts)

• Background check coordination & evaluation

• Exit interviews & turnover insights

• Multi-state final pay compliance

Candidate must be comfortable owning process end-to-end without heavy supervision.

Employee Programs & HR Policy Administration

• Managing employee product benefit programs

• Supporting wellness & engagement initiatives

• Updating employee handbook & HR policies

• Acting as HR resource for employee questions

Strong communication skills and professionalism required.

Compliance, HRIS & Data Integrity

• Maintaining personnel files & HRIS accuracy

• Supporting compliance with federal / state employment law

• Partnering with IT to manage employee access / email lists

• Researching HR regulatory updates

Must be detail-oriented and compliance-minded.

 

Payroll & Systems

• Processing bi-weekly multi-state payroll

• HRIS data entry via Paycom (strong preference)

• Managing payroll updates & regulatory changes

 

Payroll exposure is VERY important screening factor.

 

 

Required Experience Profile

 

Recruiters should target candidates with:

• 2-3 years HR Coordinator experience

• Experience supporting recruiting + onboarding + employee relations

• Exposure to multi-state payroll

• HRIS experience (Paycom highly preferred; ADP / Workday acceptable)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR, Business, or related)

 

Soft Skill Profile (Critical for Fit)

 

Client culture is mission-driven and values long-term employees.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Self-starter / proactive

• Adaptable and able to pivot priorities

• Strong communicator with leadership & frontline employees

• Analytical and solution-oriented

• Comfortable working in fast-moving operational environment

 

This is NOT a strategic HRBP role — it is execution-focused.

 

Environment / Culture Notes

• Family-led leadership culture

• Purpose-driven brand (military roots / protective mission)

• Team collaboration emphasized

• Growth-oriented organization

 

Candidates who like structured corporate bureaucracy may struggle.

Candidates who like ownership and variety will thrive.