HR Generalist (HRGEN-01)

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom , our people make our mission possible. As an HR Generalist , you'll play a key role in creating an exceptional employee experience while supporting recruitment, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, benefits, training, and workforce development initiatives. If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help build a culture that changes lives, we want to hear from you

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference— this is where you belong .

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package


• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage


• 401(k) with match


• Generous paid time off


• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access


• A mission that matters —and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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About the Role

The HR Generalist supports a broad range of Human Resources functions and serves as a key partner to employees, leaders, and members of the HR team. This position helps drive recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, compliance, training, HR systems management, and employee engagement efforts while promoting a positive workplace culture and ensuring adherence to employment laws, regulations, and best practices.

This role is ideal for someone who :

• Enjoys balancing employee support with operational excellence


• Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment


• Is passionate about employee engagement, development, and workplace culture


• Has strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills


• Wants to grow as a trusted HR partner and advisor


• Takes initiative and works hard to get the job done

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting recruitment, candidate screening, onboarding, promotions, transfers, and offboarding processes


• Assisting employees and leaders with HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace questions


• Supporting employee relations activities, investigations, corrective actions, and workplace concerns


• Administering leave programs, FMLA, ADA accommodations, PWFA requests, and benefits-related processes


• Maintaining HRIS records, personnel files, compliance records, and employment documentation


• Supporting training, orientation, employee engagement initiatives, and professional development activities


• Assisting with audits, credential tracking, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements


• Generating reports, analyzing HR metrics, and supporting department and organizational initiatives

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What Success Looks Like

• Employees receive timely, professional, and effective HR support


• Onboarding, benefits, leave management, and HR administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently


• Compliance requirements, audits, and HR documentation are maintained accurately and consistently


• Employee concerns are addressed with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment


• Leaders have a trusted HR partner who helps support operational success and employee engagement


• HR programs contribute to recruitment, retention, employee development, and organizational culture

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What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred)


• Minimum three (3) years of Human Resources experience in a Generalist or HR support role


• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, employment law, and HR best practices


• Experience supporting employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations


• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and support employees and leaders


• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications


• High degree of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality


• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services environments preferred


• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred

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Environment + Physical Demands

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment with some hybrid flexibility based on business needs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequent interaction with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners


• Regular use of HRIS systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications


• Frequent communication in person, by phone, video conference, and electronic correspondence


• Occasional attendance at events, onboarding activities, trainings, and company functions


• Ability to lift and transport materials related to hiring, onboarding, training, and employee events up to approximately 35 pounds

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Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization —we want to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission — to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."