Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) in our Wellsville, PA location.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, managing leave administration, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.

This role works closely with the Human Resources Work Group and partners across the organization to support business needs and foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture. This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager and will travel between our York, PA and Wellsville, PA locations.

HR Operations and Employee Services:

• Provides excellent service to internal and external partners, modeling a collaborative and solution-oriented approach
• Contributes to departmental goal setting, process improvement, and performance tracking using measurable KPIs
• Administers routine HR tasks, including pay changes, leave management, PTO/UTO audits, employee recognition, wellness initiatives, and community involvement with Groundswell
• Supports benefits enrollment for new hires and address ongoing employee benefit questions in collaboration with the Total Rewards team
• Delivers administrative support while promoting employee self-service and process efficiencies

Recruitment and Hiring:

• Leads recruitment efforts for hourly positions, partnering with hiring managers to identify role requirements and candidate profiles
• Conducts interviews, coordinate with managers and Talent Acquisition, and extend offers. Ensure ATS updates are completed accurately.
• Maintains and updates job descriptions through regular reviews with managers and employees
• Facilitates pre-employment processes including background checks, occupational physicals, drug tests, assessments, and reference checks, escalating concerns as needed
• Manages onboarding activities such as new hire orientation, policy review, paperwork completion, and milestone check-ins (15/45/90 days)
• Accurately enters new hires into the HRIS ensuring data integrity
• Manages all temporary staffing, including ordering, ending assignments, tracking, and monitoring for potential conversion to permanent full-time roles
• Communicates hiring activity and updates with internal stakeholders (Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards)
• Ensures all recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Employee Relations:

• Supports the Sr. HR Manager in identifying and resolving workplace issues that require executive level intervention
• Addresses employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and provide policy guidance to promote a respectful workplace
• Conducts investigations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, consulting with leadership as needed
• Partners with trainers to support learning and development efforts
• Manages the performance evaluation process and provide constructive feedback
• Guides managers on disciplinary actions, PIPs, and terminations; maintain documentation and follow-up on outcomes

Compliance and Policy:

• Stays current with employment laws and HR best practices. Ensure company compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor regulations
• Assists in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures
• Maintains accurate employee records in accordance with legal requirements, record retention, and company standards

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports payroll by reviewing and approving timecards promptly
• Creates and distributes internal HR communications
• Analyzes HR data and prepares reports to support decision-making
• Collaborates on company events and employee engagement initiatives
• Conducts and evaluates exit interviews to inform retention strategies
• Provides backup coverage for main phone and reception area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field from accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• HR Certificate (PHR, SHRM-CP)…