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HR Generalist – Employee Relations & Talent Operations

The HR Generalist – Employee Relations & Talent Operations serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, and organizational development initiatives. This position partners with managers and employees to address workplace concerns, support investigations, guide performance management processes, and ensure the consistent application of HR policies and practices. The role also supports talent acquisition efforts, onboarding operations, and strategic HR projects designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and writer with demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, performance management, and talent acquisition. This individual exercises sound judgment, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to identify and address HR risks proactively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Partner with managers and supervisors to address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and workplace concerns.
• Review and provide guidance on performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, written warnings, and performance evaluations to ensure clarity, objectivity, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Assist managers in developing measurable performance expectations utilizing SMART goals and best practices in performance management.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, workplace conflicts, and other employee relations matters; prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations.
• Support conflict resolution efforts and provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations concerns and supervisory practices.
• Identify potential employee relations risks and recommend appropriate interventions and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Participate in employee relations trend analysis and recommend process improvements to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and support full-cycle recruitment activities, including vacancy intake, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processes utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Review job descriptions for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational needs and competencies.
• Conduct candidate screenings and provide hiring recommendations based on qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, recruitment events, networking opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics, including vacancies, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and recruitment outcomes, providing recommendations to improve results.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and workforce development partners to support recruitment efforts.

Onboarding, Compliance & Talent Operations

• Support onboarding processes to ensure a positive and compliant new hire experience.
• Conduct and facilitate New Employee Orientation and related onboarding activities.
• Review and quality-check onboarding documentation, ensuring completion of all required pre-employment and onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate background screening, credential verification, and compliance-related onboarding activities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee records and HR documentation within ADP Workforce Now and other HR systems.
• Conduct periodic audits of employee files, onboarding records, and HR data to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Organizational Projects & HR Operations

• Participate in organizational initiatives related to performance management, employee engagement, retention, job description…