HR Generalist I

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist I is responsible for the delivery of end-to-end HR support across the entire team member life cycle. In this role, the HR Generalist I, in collaboration with their business leaders, will manage talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement and development, retention strategies, and separation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
• Coordinate interview schedules, candidate communications, and pre-employment processes.
• Aid in job postings, applicant tracking system updates, interview documentation, and candidate status updates.
• Support hiring managers and HR partners throughout the recruiting process.
• Facilitate new hire orientations and onboarding.
• Manage the apprenticeship and summer internship programs as appropriate.
• Employee Relations
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, attendance, and general employment matters.
• Aid HR leadership with employee relations documentation, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities as directed.
• Support consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• HRIS and Data Maintenance
• Maintain employee data in HR systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Process routine employee changes, including new hires, transfers, job changes, supervisor changes, and terminations.
• Generate reports, audit employee data, and support HR metrics tracking as needed.
• Compliance and Recordkeeping
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and internal procedures.
• Aid with I-9 administration, personnel file maintenance, document retention, and required postings.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and validating HR records.
• Benefits and Payroll
• Support employees with routine benefits and payroll questions, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Assist with payroll-related data entry, timekeeping reviews, and coordination with payroll teams.
• Aid with benefits enrollment, status changes, and employee communications.
• Training Coordination
• Coordinate training sessions, maintain training records, and track completion of required programs.
• Support compliance training, safety training administration, leadership training logistics, and employee development activities.
• Aid with preparation of training materials and communications.
• HR Process Administration
• Support HR programs such as performance management, employee communications, engagement activities, recognition programs, and policy rollouts.
• Prepare HR documents, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to HR processes, data accuracy, and employee service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or in a business field, with an HR minor.
• HR experience including internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles.
• Prior professional, academic, or extra-curricular leadership experience is preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments and/or familiarity with union/labor relations is beneficial.
• General knowledge of various Human Resources or related functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate through verbal, written, and presentations with varied audiences.
• Able to build strong relationships at all levels throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical and technological skills.
• Action-oriented and organized.