HR Generalist - Full-time Hourly position

Overview The Human Resources (HR) Generalist position will perform a wide range of tasks in the HR department with a focus on benefits administration and leaves of absence. This position will also serve as a back up to the Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position has the potential to work with all stages of the employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, documentation and recordkeeping, and communication.

This position works under the HR Business Partner to create an inclusive and compliant workplace, while promoting a company culture that encourages high morale and performance.

This opportunity is a full-time contract position through January 1, 2027, with the potential to convert to a permanent employee role based on business needs and performance.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or a related field. Direct experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

3+ years of professional experience in the HR field.

HR certifications are a plus.

Core Competencies

Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.

Experience communicating and providing a culture of customer service for employees.

Professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity are of the utmost importance as the position requires regular contact with employees’ personal information.

Basic knowledge of HR, benefits administration, and legal compliance.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be physically capable and possess the skills necessary to perform all aspects of the position requirements, with reasonable accommodation.

This position is primarily office-based, involves exposure to computer screens, and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

This position is sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and standing. Repeating motions may include the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Performance Expectations and Responsibilities

HR Generalists are expected to have the knowledge and experience to effectively carry out their responsibilities with limited reliance and oversight by a supervisor. HR Generalists are expected to work during regular office hours, and overtime is not expected. Employees in this position are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all work settings, representing ERO with respectful courteous behavior and a positive workplace attitude. This role is expected to be employee-facing, with an emphasis on customer service and a willingness to learn.

Hybrid Office

This position is based in an ERO designated office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance and business needs. A typical hybrid schedule would include working one to two days in the office and two to three days remotely per week, as arranged with the supervisor.

Expected Duties

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs.

Develop a comprehensive leave of absence administration process.

Assist with vacation and sick leave compliance and administration.

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.

Serve as a back up to the recruiter and post jobs, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and draft offer letters using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Coordinate onboarding tasks and serve as a point of contact for new employees.

Maintain job descriptions for the organization to ensure that each staff member has a job description.

Complete day-to-day administrative duties as they arise, including Human Resources Information System (HRIS) data management, spreadsheet tasks, addressing employee inquiries, and maintaining detailed records of all employee data.

Assist with annual reporting and compliance reviews related to benefits and other HR functions.

Manage status changes in the HRIS platform and legal compliance with employee files.

Communicate status changes and updates to appropriate members of the Business Resources team.

Skills And Abilities

Expert written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with local, state, and federal employment rules and regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat, with strong Excel and analytic skills.

Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms is a plus.

Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented thinker with a strong work ethic.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-directed.

Ability to recognize when to seek guidance or additional insight to best support employees and the organization.

Willingness to assist with new projects as they arise.

Compensation

This position has an hourly range of $24-$30 per hour depending on experience.

ERO participates in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services.

It is the continuous practice of ERO Resources to encourage inclusion and provide equal opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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