Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY(the purpose and general nature of the job):

The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive human resources support to employees and managers across assigned business units and locations. The role administers HR programs, supports employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compensation, performance management, compliance, HR systems, and reporting, and partners with the HR Director to implement policies and workforce initiatives that support business objectives.

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following essential duties and responsibilities:

TALENT ACQUISITION AND MANAGER TRAINING:

Leads recruitment activities for exempt and nonexempt employees, students, and temporary employees. Provides managers with guidance and training on interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, corrective action, separations, workplace safety responsibilities, harassment prevention, and other employment practices.

COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

With guidance from the HR Director, administers compensation programs and supports consistent compensation practices. Administers and monitors the performance management program to promote effectiveness, compliance, and internal equity, and recommends revisions as needed.

HR PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PROJECTS:

Supports the development, implementation, administration, and communication of human resources plans, policies, procedures, employee handbook provisions, and manager resources. Researches and recommends new or improved HR programs and completes special HR projects as assigned.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND MANAGER SUPPORT:

Provides day-to-day guidance to employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance expectations, attendance, conduct, and corrective action. Supports fair and consistent issue resolution, documents employee relations matters, conducts or assists with workplace investigations, identifies recurring concerns, and escalates significant or high-risk matters to the HR Director as appropriate.

HR COMPLIANCE, RECORDS, AND REPORTING:

Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential employee records in accordance with company requirements and applicable record-retention standards. Supports required employment reporting, audits, postings, notices, and documentation; coordinates timely responses to agency, benefits, payroll, and unemployment requests; monitors changes in employment requirements; and recommends updates to policies, forms, practices, and manager guidance.

PAYROLL, BENEFITS, AND LEAVE COORDINATION:

Coordinates employee data changes and other HR inputs that affect payroll and benefits; reviews information for accuracy and timely processing; assists employees with enrollment, eligibility, and benefit questions; administers or supports leave-of-absence processes; maintains required documentation; and partners with payroll, benefit vendors, and the HR Director to resolve discrepancies and employee concerns.

EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE SUPPORT:

Coordinates pre-employment activities, onboarding, orientation, employment changes, transfers, promotions, and separations. Ensures required forms, approvals, system updates, communications, and records are completed accurately and on time. Partners with managers and internal stakeholders to provide a consistent employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/

SKILLS:

Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant Human…