HR Generalist

Overview

The HR Generalist supports the Director of Human Resources in managing a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and HR data management. This role is both administrative and strategic—ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced, field-focused environment.

Reports to: Director of Employee Success

• Recruiting & Onboarding:
  Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for field and office roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing support, reference checks, and offer letter preparation.
• Onboarding:
  Manage, improve, and track the onboarding process to ensure a strong first-day and first-90-day employee experience.
• Attend career fairs and support employer branding initiatives.
• Employee Relations & Culture:
  Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR questions and concerns, escalating issues to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention strategies.
• Assist leaders in interpreting company policies and procedures.
• HR Administration & Compliance:
  Maintain accurate employee files, HRIS data, and documentation in compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, overtime rules, EEO reporting).
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation and safety incident documentation in collaboration with Safety leadership.
• Payroll & Benefits Support:
  Process payroll on a weekly basis. Partner with field managers and accounting department to produce an accurate and on time payroll.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee education.
• Support annual open enrollment and communication efforts.
• Training & Development:
  Assist in coordinating employee training programs, certifications, safety training, and leadership workshops.
• Track completion and maintain associated documentation.
• HR Projects & Process Improvement:
  Contribute to developing HR policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Assist with performance review cycles, compensation updates, and organizational planning initiatives.
• Participate in HR technology and process improvement projects.

• Demonstrates professional appearance and hygiene.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Responsive to customer and colleague needs, including being tactful, respectful, and considerate of others regardless of their status.
• Basic understanding of a profit and loss statement and setting financial budgets.
• Manages difficult employee situations in a professional manner.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality.
• Responds to management direction, follows instructions, and completes work in a timely manner.
• Takes personal responsibility for own actions, keeping commitments and asking for and offering help when needed.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports any potentially unsafe conditions.
• Is consistently at work and on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• 2–4 years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and federal/state employment laws.
• Bilingual Spanish and English
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in construction, landscaping, or other labor-intensive industries.
• Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

The work environment is a professional office setting. Often times will be working alone and therefore required to be self-motivated and self-starting to accomplish the job duties and responsibilities.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a background check. Must have a valid and current driver’s license.