HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The HR Generalist will play a key role in managing HR operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting our employees throughout their employment lifecycle. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of HR best practices.

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and recruitment records.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
• Address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communication.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and address benefits-related questions.
• Support the performance review process, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
• Assist managers with performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HR programs and policies.
• Stay current with HR trends and best practices.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.1-3 years of experience in an administrative or procurement support role
• 5+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably as an HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR software.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Works primarily in a high pace office settingwhere the employee is required to speak, read, hear, sit, stand, listen,and walk.