Human Resources Generalist

About the role

At Atlantic Emergency Solutions and Atlantic Heavy Duty, our employees support organizations that provide and service fire trucks, ambulances, refuse vehicles, and equipment that our customers rely on every day. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team and provide support across both companies and multiple locations. This position will have a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, leave administration, workers’ compensation, HRIS administration, and reporting, with additional support provided for recruiting and onboarding as needed. You will work directly with employees and managers across multiple locations and play an important role in supporting our employees and the needs of both organizations. This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Work environment: Friendly, laid-back environment with a supportive team; collaborative HR team supporting employees and managers across both companies; regular interaction with employees, managers, and leadership across multiple locations; emphasis on teamwork, communication, and building strong relationships. The role primarily works in an office environment requiring extended periods of sitting and working at a computer, regular communication by phone, email, video conference, and in person. Employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Who does well here: HR professionals who enjoy variety and are comfortable working across several HR areas; organized, detail‑oriented individuals able to manage competing priorities; approachable and comfortable working directly with employees and managers; able to handle sensitive situations professionally while maintaining confidentiality; team players who can also work independently and use good judgment; adaptable to changing priorities and willing to step in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general Human Resources support, including employee relations, workplace investigations, HRIS updates, reporting, compliance, and other day‑to‑day HR needs
• Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations, including gathering information, conducting interviews, documenting findings, and maintaining appropriate records
• Administer the FMLA leave process from an employee’s initial notice of the need for leave through return to work
• Determine FMLA eligibility, provide and gather required documentation