HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location : Ft. Washington, PA - Administration office

Job Type : Permanent / Full-Time/ Salaried

Reports To : HR Business Partner

Travel (%): 10%


Nyman Associates supports educational and medical settings by providing high-quality services through a team committed to innovation, compassion, trust, and expertise. We are proud to foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where employees are supported in their growth and encouraged to make a meaningful impact



Overall Purpose of Job: The HR Generalist is a key member of the HR team responsible for supporting a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, staffing-related compliance, policy support, HRIS administration, and HR operations. This role also provides day-to-day oversight, guidance, training, and workflow coordination for HR team members responsible for onboarding, offboarding, credentialing support, and employee administration processes.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and workflow coordination for HR team members responsible for onboarding, offboarding, employee administration processes, employee file updates, incentives, reimbursements, and benefit changes.
• Support the administration of benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of HR information systems (HRIS), including employee data, benefits administration, and compliance auditing.
• Serve as a resource for employee relations, advising on matters such as performance management, workplace grievances, and organizational changes.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state and federal HR regulations by helping to update internal policies and procedures as necessary.
• Track, analyze, and report on key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, onboarding effectiveness, benefits utilization, compliance status, and employee engagement trends.
• Help develop and maintain key HR documentation, including employee handbooks, organizational charts, and directories.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining personnel policies and procedures, offering guidance and clarification to support business operations.
• Execute additional responsibilities as delegated by management.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture-building initiatives that align with organizational values and business objective

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Prior experience providing guidance, mentoring, training, or oversight to HR support staff.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal/state employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of cultural awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding processes, compliance, and HRIS administration required.
• Knowledge of credentialing, clearances, licensure tracking, or employment compliance requirements in educational, healthcare, staffing, or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and attention to detail required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS platforms, with a willingness to learn new systems as needed.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing vendor or partner relationships, including contract oversight.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing culture-building initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee complex administrative projects.
• Experience in educational staffing, healthcare staffing, school-based services, or another regulated employment environment preferred.
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.