HR Generalist

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States. As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is striving to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

About the role

TransGrid Energy is seeking a hands-on and highly motivated HR Generalist to support and independently manage key HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, this role will serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent delivery of HR services while supporting the continued growth and organizational integration of TGE 2.0. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who can take ownership of assigned HR processes, independently manage day-to-day HR operations, and proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. This position requires a strong foundation in payroll coordination, benefits administration, HRIS management, employee relations, leave administration, and multi-state HR compliance. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing detailed operational responsibilities with process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Working closely with HR leadership, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and external service providers, the HR Generalist will play an important role in strengthening HR operational excellence and establishing scalable, consistent HR practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leave of absence, and offboarding.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including offer documentation, pre-employment requirements, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment, orientation, and required employment documentation.
• Administer employee changes in the HRIS and maintain accurate employee records, organizational data, job information, compensation changes, and personnel documentation.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing employee changes, time and attendance information, deductions, one-time payments, and other payroll-related items for accuracy and timely processing.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits; coordinate with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators as needed.
• Support annual open enrollment, new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, benefit eligibility changes, and employee benefit inquiries.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and employee programs while escalating complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Support employee relations matters by documenting concerns, gathering relevant information, assisting with investigations, and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Coordinate leaves of absence and accommodation processes in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and company policy.
• Monitor HR compliance requirements and support required filings, notices, audits, recordkeeping, and policy updates, including employment eligibility and EEO-related requirements.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruiting