Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support core HR operations and help create a positive, compliant, and well-organized employee experience. This role will contribute across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits and leave administration, and policy application while partnering with leaders and staff on day-to-day HR needs. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite, fully in office role.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and carry out key HR programs such as leave administration, performance support, talent initiatives, workplace safety efforts, and employee development activities.

• Monitor required learning and credentialing records, ensuring training completions, certifications, assessments, and other compliance-related documentation remain current and properly recorded.

• Interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, and internal policies while helping update practices to align with current federal, state, and local requirements.

• Act as a resource for employee relations matters by addressing workplace concerns, supporting issue resolution, and promoting consistent policy application.

• Partner with hiring teams to support recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and advancing applicants through the selection process.

• Provide onboarding support as needed by facilitating pre-employment checks, assigning required training, leading orientation activities, and preparing materials for new employees.

• Administer employee recognition initiatives by organizing program details, coordinating logistics, and maintaining ongoing participation and communication.

• Oversee leave, workers’ compensation, and accommodation processes, ensuring timely documentation, communication, and follow-through for each case.

• Lead planning and coordination for annual employee engagement activities and assist with HR data maintenance, audits, testing, and reporting within the organization’s HR information systems.

• Bachelor's Degree required, with a concentration in Human Resources strongly desired
• Experience supporting broad human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, recruiting, benefits, and compliance administration.
• Working knowledge of leave management processes such as FMLA, accommodations, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Familiarity with HR information systems; experience with UKG Pro is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and produce reliable HR documentation and reports.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and support employees at various levels of the organization.
• SPHR certification is a plus.