HR Generalist

HR Generalist
Lester, PA | Full-Time
About Us

When reliability is a must, Independence Fire Sprinkler is the partner you can trust. With over 70 years of combined industry expertise, our team is fully equipped to handle all of your Fire & Life Safety needs. Conveniently located just minutes from PHL airport, our commitment to safeguarding lives and protecting properties has earned us the reputation as the leading Fire Solutions Provider in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley.

At Independence we take pride in customer satisfaction and building quality relationships. We are dedicated to making a difference and are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician who shares our values to be part of our exceptional team. If you are an experienced technician who is committed to improving safety and making a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

This newly created position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day Human Resources needs of the company, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

The HR Generalist will work closely with senior leadership, managers, employees, and Corporate HR to provide timely, hands‑on HR support and ensure consistent application of company policies and practices.

This position serves as the primary on‑site HR resource for Independence Fire. The ideal candidate will be highly visible throughout the office and shop, build trusted relationships at every level of the organization, and be comfortable coaching managers, navigating difficult conversations, and addressing employee issues as they arise.

While our union field employees primarily require HR support related to compliance, benefits, and employment administration, this role will provide full employee lifecycle support for our growing non‑union office and shop staff.

• Partner with department managers, senior leadership, and Corporate HR to understand staffing needs and workforce planning.
• Manage the full‑cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, hiring, and onboarding.
• Work with Corporate HR to develop creative recruiting strategies and build relationships with local trade schools, colleges, professional organizations, and other talent sources, as well as strategies for hard‑to‑fill roles and proactively build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Work closely with the Business Operations Department to coordinate onboarding efforts.
• Support employee development and identify opportunities for career growth.

• Coordinate and administer the performance review process for non‑union employees.
• Provide day‑to‑day coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, documentation, corrective action, and career development.
• Assist senior leadership with compensation planning, salary benchmarking, and merit review processes.
• Support employee retention and development initiatives.

• Serve as the primary HR resource for managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and other HR matters.
• Build positive, professional relationships with employees at all levels through a visible and approachable presence throughout the company.
• Conduct objective workplace investigations and work with senior leadership and Corporate HR to determine appropriate responses and corrective actions.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Support a workplace culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and open…