Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resource Generalist is a well-rounded HR professional who works collaboratively with the HR team to support the full cycle of human resources. The primary focus is recruitment and talent acquisition, including sourcing qualified applicants, managing the applicant pipeline, conducting initial phone screens, coordinating interviews, and supporting the successful onboarding of new hires. This role plays a key role in attracting and hiring qualified employees while providing a positive candidate experience. The HR Generalist also supports employee relations, HR programs, compliance, and other general HR functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support recruitment activities for assigned positions.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between applicants, hiring managers, and other interview participants.
• Track applicants through the recruitment process and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding, including background and drug screens, offer letters, payroll forms, benefits review, agendas, announcements, and tours.
• Provide human resources support to a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead in the planning and coordination of company events.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs.
• Facilitate offboarding activities with various departments.
• Process employee status changes.
• Maintain records of benefit plans participation, personnel records, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Serve as HR point of contact for HS&E and other related safety compliance and audits.
• Respond to unemployment inquiries as needed.
• Facilitate annual compliance training.
• Lead employee recognition programs.
• Perform administrative duties (e.g., data entry, electronic filing, order office supplies, process invoices).
• Assist the HR team in providing content for the Checkpoint monthly newsletter and Checkpoint TV.
• Manage tuition reimbursement programs.
• Occasional travel required.
• Other projects and job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist.

Skills

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition practices, including pre-employment requirements, background checks, phone screens, I-9s, and orientation presentations.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, Worker Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity, and ADA.
• Awareness of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and organizational savvy with the capacity to exercise discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose and edit written communications.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with exceptional employee-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop systems and procedures with an eye toward continuous process improvement and identifying opportunities for new ones.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

Pay

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Office located in Thorofare, NJ