HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide day-to-day human resources support, guidance, and administration for employees across the organization. This role serves as a key point of contact for HR-related matters and is responsible for supporting employee lifecycle processes, maintaining accurate HR records, ensuring compliance, and assisting with HR programs and initiatives. Pay range $30=-$38 based off expereince.

Support the new hire onboarding process, including conducting first-day orientation and entering new employee information into the HRIS.

Coordinate employee separations, including preparing acknowledgement letters, sending manager checklists, and updating systems.

Administer leave of absence processes, monitor leave activity monthly, and ensure required documentation is completed and distributed.

Process employee changes, generate appropriate documentation, and update HRIS records upon approval.

Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR inquiries and ad hoc requests via phone, email, and in person, including employment verifications, benefits questions, and payroll inquiries.

Participate in continuous improvement and HR administrative projects.

Assist with training coordination, scheduling, and tracking.

Support benefits open enrollment and year-end processing activities.

Participate in performance development, annual salary review, and bonus administration processes.

Assist with compliance reporting and periodic HR audits.

Help ensure all sites remain compliant with required U.S. employment and Department of Labor postings.

Support line managers with HR guidance related to terms and conditions of employment, attendance, performance, flexible work arrangements, and other employee relations matters.

Provide guidance and training on HR policies and procedures.

Reconcile bills and purchasing card transactions.

Maintain HRIS data, employee files, and HR records to ensure accuracy, organization, and timely global reporting.

Prepare management reports and workforce metrics such as monthly and quarterly headcount and absence reporting.

Champion employee wellness initiatives by coordinating site events.

Support the HR Manager and leadership team with organizational and cultural change initiatives, including restructures and redundancy-related activities, by preparing documentation, tracking actions, and maintaining accurate records.

Participate in internal and external HR audits as needed.

Assist with additional HR projects as assigned by the HR Manager.

Work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a culture of cooperation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role required.
• Experience in a multi-state environment preferred.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience using HRIS platforms and internet/intranet systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and labor compliance preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Professional, flexible, and adaptable in a changing environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.