Human Resources Generalist

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Administers and supports payroll processes, compensation changes, benefits enrollment, and leaves of absence (including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable programs).
• Maintains accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Interprets, applies, and enforces company policies and procedures consistently.
• Provides guidance to management and employees on HR-related matters, employee relations issues, and workplace conduct.
• Serves as a resource to support performance management processes, including documentation, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
• Aids in investigations, compliance audits, and corrective action processes as needed and with confidentiality.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies in human resources, and talent management.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.