Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) and Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MS Votes AF) are seeking a highly organized, people-centered, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will support the day-to-day human resources needs of our growing, statewide organizations and help ensure our employees have a consistent, responsive, and professional HR experience from recruitment through offboarding.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist will support recruitment and hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, leave and attendance, performance management processes, compliance, training, and other HR operations.

We are looking for someone who enjoys both people and process. You should be comfortable answering employee questions, keeping multiple HR processes moving at once, maintaining highly confidential information, following up when something is incomplete, and making sure the details don't fall through the cracks.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Hiring
• Onboarding & Off-boarding
• Benefits, Leave & Employee Support
• HR Administration & Compliance
• Employee Experience & Performance Management

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 24 years of human resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, or similar position.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits, leave administration, or other core HR functions.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to treating employees equitably, respectfully, and consistently.
• Comfort working with employees and supervisors across multiple offices and levels of an organization.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, advocacy, civic engagement, organizing, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience using BambooHR or another HR information system.
• Experience supporting benefits administration, employee leave, and performance management.
• Knowledge of federal and Mississippi employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or statewide workforce.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or another relevant HR credential.

Position Details:

• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Position Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Evening and weekend hours may be necessary.
• Up to 35% statewide travel required.
• Car and driver's license required for in-state travel.

Salary:

Starting Salary: $58,000 annually

Monthly Allowances:

Auto and cell phone allowances are provided in accordance with current organizational policy.

Benefits:

MS Votes/MS Votes AF offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees in accordance with current organizational policies.

Reports To:

Human Resources Manager

Mississippi Votes and Mississippi Votes Action Fund are equal opportunity employers. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, religious affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law.