Human Resource Generalist

About the Role

The HR Generalist serves as both the strategic leader and operational manager of the Human Resources department. This position balances high-level program development and policy management with direct, hands-on execution and supervision of core administrative HR functions. The role ensures smooth daily HR operations while steering workforce strategy to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Program Development: Establishes organizational HR procedures, updates employee handbooks, recommends policy changes, and continuously analyzes personnel programs to support executive decision-making.
• Executive Metrics & Analytics: Develops, maintains, and presents monthly comprehensive HR reports directly to the DOO.
• Compensation & Position Studies: Conducts bi-annual compensation strategy analyses, job evaluations, market pricing, and position classifications.
• Compliance & Legal Monitoring: Monitors and enforces compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, wage & hour laws, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manages and participates in manpower forecasting, posting job requisitions, conducting preliminary phone interviews, administering candidate assessments, and coordinating selection processes.
• Orientation & Onboarding: Directs and facilitates seamless orientation programs, ensuring all new hires are properly onboarded and integrated into company culture.
• Personnel Movements: Supports and guides leadership through all personnel status changes, including appointments, transfers, promotions, demotions, suspensions, layoffs, and separations.
• Performance Assessment Support: Oversees performance evaluation cycles and assists department managers in drafting fair, accurate performance assessments for subordinate staff.
• Grievance Resolution & Conflict Management: Counsels management and employees on grievances, workplace complaints, and interpersonal conflicts to foster a positive, productive work culture.
• Training Program Management: Identifies organizational training needs, selects or designs instructional materials (handbooks, visual aids, reference tools), and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Supervisory Coaching: Instructs department managers and supervisors on effective employee training, coaching, and evaluation techniques.
• Payroll: Runs payroll and actively monitors timekeeping reports, verifying employee hours and addressing discrepancies for accurate payroll processing.
• Benefits Administration: Participates in the development, enrollment, and ongoing management of employee benefit programs, health insurance, longevity perks, and retirement plans.
• HR Documentation & Records: Directs staff in maintaining up-to-date employee files, necessary HR forms (for recruitment, onboarding, and compliance), personnel transactions, and required physical/electronic filing.
• Official Correspondence: Drafts, reviews, and manages official HR communications, reports, and administrative documentation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of personnel administration principles, including recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, employee rights, wage & hour regulations, and EEO standards.
• Familiarity with instructional methods, employee development techniques, and performance evaluation systems.
• Proficiency with ADP, HRIS software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and standard office suites.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.

Working Conditions

• Extended periods sitting, working at a computer, and operating standard office machinery.
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking under firm deadlines.
• Occasional local travel may be required for recruitment events, site visits, or professional development workshops.