Human Resources Generalist

Boulo is partnering with a well-established, privately held manufacturing company with a strong national presence in Birmingham, AL who is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day people operations. With more than a century of history and continued growth through product expansion and acquisitions, the organization offers the stability of a long-standing business combined with the energy of a growing enterprise.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys balancing administrative excellence with employee support while partnering closely with leadership.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, payroll support, compliance, and employee relations.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a positive employee experience while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Post job openings, source candidates, and screen resumes
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, reference checks, and job offers
• Utilize behavioral assessment tools (e.g., Predictive Index) to evaluate candidate fit
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through onboarding

• Develop and continuously improve onboarding materials and processes
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a smooth transition into the organization
• Coordinate offboarding activities, including exit interviews and required documentation
• Process new hire and termination data in HRIS and payroll systems, including I-9 and E-Verify compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with legal requirements
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and up to date
• Generate HR reports and fulfill data requests as needed

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, payroll, and benefits
• Support leadership with employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance documentation
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture
• Coordinate annual harassment prevention and compliance training

• Assist with payroll processing, including timekeeping, approvals, deductions, and data changes
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain payroll documentation and records

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
• Manage new hire enrollments and qualifying life events
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications and vendor coordination
• Support retirement plan communications and employee inquiries
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, state leave programs) and ensure regulatory compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and wage and hour regulations)
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend policy updates

• Assist with internal communications and company newsletters
• Maintain organizational charts
• Coordinate company events and employee engagement activities
• Support HR audits and special initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycor, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with behavioral assessment tools (e.g., Predictive Index) preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• High level of discretion with confidential information
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Professional, dependable, and self-motivated
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Positive ambassador both internally and externally

• Join a stable, growth-oriented organization with strong leadership
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings options
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative culture where contributions are valued and recognized