HR Generalist - Employee Relations and Compliance

The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HRIS maintenance, compliance, and benefits administration. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and helps ensure HR processes run efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Provide excellent customer service in response to phone, email, and in-person inquiries for the Human Resources Department.

Handle and respond to initial intakes for the HR department, including employment applications, leave of absence requests, employment relations, and escalation issues to the appropriate manager.

Organize and maintain the presentation of the HR office, file room, and HR meeting spaces

Translate verbal and written communications on behalf of the HR department

Accurately process employee changes and personnel information into our employee database

Assist management with HR projects, including new hire orientations, training, etc.

Assist in the coordination of various team member-related and training events and activities.

Review resumes, conduct phone screenings for viable candidates, and schedule interviews for prospective applicants.

Assist with maintaining the applicant tracking system.

Prepare and generate HR reports and metrics as requested.

Handle basic workplace investigation concerns in partnership with the Human Resources Management Team.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Bilingual English/Spanish is required, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

A minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience required.

Microsoft Office Suite requires advanced proficiency

Ability to keep personnel matters discreet and confidential.

Experience working with Union workforce required.