HR Generalist
Shape the Employee Experience & Drive Organizational Success
Are you passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive? As our HR Generalist, you'll be the strategic partner who touches every aspect of the employee lifecycle—from their first day to their career growth and beyond. This role offers the perfect blend of people-focused work, strategic thinking, and meaningful impact on organizational culture.
What Makes This Role Exciting
You'll be more than an HR administrator: you'll be a trusted advisor, problem-solver, and culture champion. From designing seamless onboarding experiences to navigating complex employee relations challenges, you'll develop expertise across the full spectrum of human resources while directly contributing to our company's success and our employees' professional fulfillment.
Your Areas of Impact
Employee Lifecycle Management

• Design and deliver comprehensive new hire onboarding programs that set employees up for long-term success
• Conduct engaging orientation sessions that introduce company culture, values, and expectations
• Manage personnel files and employment documentation with meticulous attention to detail
• Assist with the complete employee journey from recruitment support to offboarding

Compensation & Benefits Excellence

• Administer payroll processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Manage comprehensive benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits
• Serve as the primary resource for employee questions about compensation and benefits
• Analyze and recommend improvements to total rewards programs

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build trust as a confidential resource for employee concerns and workplace issues
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters with fairness and professionalism
• Partner with management on performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions
• Foster positive workplace relationships and help resolve conflicts constructively
• Support employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies

Leave Management & Accommodation

• Administer FMLA, ADA, and state leave programs with compassion and compliance
• Coordinate reasonable accommodations and return-to-work processes
• Guide employees and managers through leave policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate leave tracking and documentation

Performance & Development

• Support performance review processes and help managers provide meaningful feedback
• Assist with goal-setting and professional development planning
• Partner with leadership on succession planning and talent development initiatives
• Help identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure EEO and OFCCP compliance through policy development and training
• Conduct HR audits and maintain employment law compliance
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures
• Support workplace safety initiatives and workers' compensation processes

Strategic HR Partnership

• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to leadership
• Support organizational change initiatives and restructuring efforts
• Contribute to recruitment and talent acquisition strategies
• Participate in HR technology implementations and process improvements

Who You Are

• People-centered: You genuinely care about employee wellbeing and workplace fairness
• Detail-oriented: You understand that accuracy in HR matters affects people's lives and livelihoods
• Confidential: You handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
• Solutions-focused: You approach challenges with creativity and a problem-solving mindset
• Communicative: You can explain complex policies clearly and have difficult conversations with empathy
• Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 1+ year of HR generalist experience across multiple HR functions
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll administration
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification
• Experience with FMLA/ADA administration
• Background in employee relations and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits administration
• Experience with HR compliance auditing

Why You'll Love This Role

• Meaningful impact: Your work directly affects employee satisfaction and organizational success
• Diverse challenges: No two days are alike in the dynamic world of HR
• Professional growth: Develop expertise across all HR disciplines
• Strategic influence: Partner with leadership on people strategy and organizational development
• Work-life balance: We practice what we preach about supporting our employees
• Continuous learning: Stay current with evolving employment law and HR best practices

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about building positive workplace cultures, supporting employee growth, and contributing to organizational success through strategic HR practices, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where both our business and our people can thrive.