Senior HR Generalist

Responsibilities Provide Human Resources support to the organization, applying expertise and independent judgment to complex and sensitive matters. Own day‑to‑day HR activities and administrative duties around payroll, benefits, compliance, performance management, and compensation for assigned geographic locations. Serve as an advanced resource to leaders and cross‑functional partners to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective practices. Partner directly with office leadership and other cross‑functional stakeholders to assess risk, interpret policy, recommend solutions, and drive resolution of escalated issues. Partner with other HR Team Members/Contractors on recruiting for assigned areas, ensuring recruiting activities are completed in accordance with established procedures and requirements. Support the Director, Human Resources during the annual benefit renewal process and with benefit audits and compliance filings if assigned to the Corporate Office. Collaborate with office leadership, up to the CEO, and cross‑functional partners on additional projects and initiatives as assigned if not at the Corporate Office. Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). HR certification (SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting full life‑cycle recruiting, including job description development, compliant interviewing/selection practices, offer generation, documentation/record retention, and partnering with hiring leaders and external recruiters/contractors. Working knowledge of employee benefits administration, annual enrollment, and leave management (FMLA/ADA coordination as applicable), including vendor communication, issue escalation, and confidentiality requirements. Experience with HR operations and payroll‑adjacent processes (employee data changes, audits/reconciliations, approvals, and controls) with strong attention to data integrity and compliance. Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices (e.g., postings/notices, unemployment and Workers’ Compensation coordination, documentation standards) and ability to identify risk and recommend appropriate actions. Experience advising leaders on performance management, corrective action documentation, and compensation/status changes with a focus on consistency, policy alignment, and timely execution. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to interpret policies, assess complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and drive resolution of escalated issues. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience partnering with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS platforms (Paylocity, BambooHR and org chart software preferred); comfort using AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and data standards. Customer‑focused mindset with a strong work ethic, professionalism, and ability to represent the organization positively at all levels. Ability to travel occasionally to other offices for recruiting‑related activities and/or training as needed. Alignment with RG Barry’s values of trust, ambition, inclusion, creativity, responsibility, and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr