Senior HR Generalist

The Senior Human Resources Generalist plays a crucial role in supporting the HR team by ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of human resources functions across the employee lifecycle. This hands‑on role partners with leaders and employees to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and compliance, while supporting onboarding, maintaining accurate personnel records, and effectively communicating HR policies and practices.

ESI covers 100% of the medical premium for all employees and families.

Great upward mobility for career growth.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and workplace concerns, including conflict resolution and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and best HR practices.
• Partner with the HR team to develop and prepare materials for mandatory HR training and related initiatives.
• Maintain and create HR forms to ensure managers and employees have access to the most current and accurate documentation.
• Manage and support employee recognition programs and initiatives.
• Support the development and ongoing improvement of the employee lifecycle and associated programs.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to identify opportunities for proactive solutions and continuous improvement.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Cross‑train with other HR team members to provide coverage and support as needed.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and complex HR issues with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day HR execution.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Collaborative, approachable, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem‑solving skills with the ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks efficiently.

• Bilingual, fluent in Spanish, highly preferred.
• HR certification such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SC, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
• Experience in a multi‑state and/or union environment preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what a Senior Human Resources Generalist will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Fast‑paced working environment.

Working environment may be busy and noisy.

Manage several projects at one time.

Interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of team members, clients, and subcontractors.

Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the workday.

Frequent use of a computer, including keyboard, mouse, printer, and scanner.

Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Occasional travel to remote office buildings or job sites as needed.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

It is ESI’s commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.