Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist

Liberty Dogs™ is a premier Service Dog training program whose goal is to empower Veterans with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives - enhancing their well-being through the unconditional support that Liberty Service Dogs provide. Located on a 27-acre campus, it includes a training facility, dog housing, an administrative and multipurpose building, and accommodations for Veterans staying on campus to train with their Liberty Service Dogs.

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a key member of the Human Resources team and supports the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, compliance, HR systems administration, employee communications, and engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this role partners closely with leaders and employees across the organization to foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with employment laws, and support organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate combines strong HR technical expertise with sound business judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to balance the needs of employees, leaders, and the organization.

This position will leverage HR analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth and success of Liberty Dogs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Leave Administration, Workers' Compensation & Employee Support
• HR Operations & HRIS Administration
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Employee Engagement & Communications
• Business Partnership & Leadership Competencies

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR experience in complex, high-accountability environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Experience administering leaves of absence and workers' compensation programs.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Experience developing and analyzing HR metrics and workforce data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• BambooHR experience preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, veterinary, service, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be comfortable working onsite daily in a facility with service dogs.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.
• Professional office environment, with dogs, dog dander and animal hair
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events as business needs require.
• May require periodic availability to support employees working outside traditional business hours.

Why Join Liberty Dogs?

At Liberty Dogs Foundation, we live by a simple truth: We take care of those who have taken care of our great nation. This role is your opportunity to shape a program that will set a national standard in Veteran wellness and service dog partnerships—changing lives, one Veteran and one dog at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.