HR Generalist I

About the Role

This position is responsible for managing and documenting employee participation in training, continuing education, and work assessments, including safety, anti-harassment, professional licensure, and certifications. You will review background checks, drug screens, and employment eligibility verifications, escalating variances as needed. The role involves collaborating with HR staff and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve employee matters, administering HR policies and programs, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Review, track, and document employee participation in mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments (e.g., safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, aptitude exams, and certifications).
• Review background checks, drug screens, and employment eligibility verifications; escalate variances to the Senior Human Resources Director.
• Investigate and resolve general employee matters in collaboration with HR staff and internal stakeholders.
• Administer and execute HR policies and programs, including compensation, overtime pay, leaves, disciplinary matters, disputes, investigations, performance and talent management, random drug testing, productivity, recognition, and morale.
• Collaborate with the safety department on drug and alcohol testing, occupational health, and safety matters.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; refer complex or sensitive matters to the Senior Human Resources Director.
• Track leave of absence (LOA) requests (FMLA/CFRA, PDL, PFL) and assist in completing state and federal forms with the Compensation & Benefits Administrator.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to ensure adherence.
• Assist in developing company-wide standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Monitor and update HR information systems with relevant employee data.
• Assist in preparing plans, policies, documents, and reports, including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, organizational charts, and employee handbooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of human resource experience.
• SHRM-CP certification.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000.