Lead Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact Across a Growing Multistate Organization

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday | Full weekend availability required
Work Location: In Person

United Flea Markets is seeking an experienced, approachable, and highly organized Lead Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to the HR Director.

This position will serve as a trusted partner to the HR Director and provide day-to-day HR support across our multistate organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable balancing recruiting, employee relations, investigations, workers’ compensation, compliance, payroll support, and other HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers broad exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources and the opportunity to make a visible impact across a unique and growing organization.

What You’ll DoRecruiting and Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for positions across the United Flea Markets platform.
• Create, update, post, and manage job advertisements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements.
• Review applicants, conduct screenings, coordinate interviews, and support hiring decisions.
• Monitor applicant pipelines and maintain accurate candidate notes and statuses in ADP.
• Coordinate offer letters, background checks, employment eligibility verification, and pre-employment requirements.
• Support new-hire orientation and onboarding.
• Prepare recruiting reports, metrics, and hiring updates for leadership.

Employee Relations and Investigations

• Serve as an approachable day-to-day resource for employees and managers.
• Respond to workplace concerns promptly, professionally, and confidentially.
• Conduct or support employee-relations investigations, interviews, and documentation.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, performance discussions, and terminations.
• Guide managers through coaching, corrective action, attendance, and performance concerns.
• Interpret company policies and help ensure fair and consistent application.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the HR Director.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace-culture initiatives.

Workers’ Compensation, Leave, and Safety Support

• Support workers’ compensation administration, including timely injury reporting and claim documentation.
• Communicate with employees, managers, medical providers, and claims representatives throughout the claim process.
• Track work restrictions, medical updates, and claim-related follow-up requirements.
• Assist with return-to-work planning and temporary modified-duty assignments.
• Support incident tracking and required workers’ compensation or OSHA-related documentation.
• Assist with FMLA, ADA, leave-of-absence, and workplace accommodation processes.
• Help coordinate safety training and other workplace-injury prevention initiatives.

HR Operations and Compliance

• Support the daily workflow and priorities of the HR Department.
• Maintain accurate employee records and confidential HR documentation.
• Assist with employee status changes, terminations, and exit processes.
• Support payroll review, timecard accuracy, reporting, and ADP data maintenance.
• Respond to questions involving payroll, benefits, policies, leave, and HR procedures.
• Assist with benefits administration and annual open enrollment.
• Track required training, certifications, continuing education, and company assessments.
• Coordinate safety, anti-harassment, leadership, and compliance training.
• Prepare HR dashboards, reports, and workforce metrics.
• Update HR forms, policies, procedures, and employee resources.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws affecting a multistate workforce.
• Support special HR projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• May help coordinate the assignments, scheduling, and daily workflow of HR support staff.
• May assist with training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Help ensure HR responsibilities and requests are completed accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Four or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience using ADP or a comparable HRIS and applicant-tracking system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with leaders and team members.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other company locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or a related Human Resources certification.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders across multiple locations or states.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation, leave administration, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.

The Person Who Will Thrive Here

You are calm under pressure, approachable, and committed to providing responsive HR support. You communicate clearly, listen carefully, and follow through on responsibilities.

You enjoy keeping recruiting efforts moving, helping managers navigate employee concerns, improving HR processes, and supporting a positive workplace culture. You are confident working independently and recognize when a matter requires additional guidance or escalation.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to access and navigate different departments and areas of company facilities.

Full-Time Benefits & Perks

Eligible full-time team members may receive:

• Medical insurance with up to 85% of the employee premium paid by the company.
• Dental and Vision insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid by the company.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid $25,000 basic life insurance policy.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• HSA employer contributions for eligible plans.
• Optional FSA, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, medical gap, identity protection, pet insurance, and additional life coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off.
• DailyPay available — access earned pay when needed.
• Discounted meals on market days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee referral program
• ADP employee discounts.
• NMFA scholarship opportunities.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join United Flea Markets as a trusted HR partner supporting employees and leaders across our multistate organization.

Apply today and bring your HR experience, sound judgment, and passion for people to our team.

United Flea Markets is an equal opportunity employer. A background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

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