Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist provides day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees while administering core HR programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day HR support for leaders and employees, including policy interpretation, transactional HR administration, routine employee relations matters, and performance management guidance.
• Oversee the full-scope employee life cycle from recruitment through separation, including all related HR processes and documentation.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned openings, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, offer coordination, and pre-employment activities.
• Participate in recruitment events and external job fairs.
• Conduct new hire orientation and coordinate onboarding activities, including new hire documentation, I-9 certification and E-Verify employment verification.
• Cook up and administer payroll and timekeeping processes to ensure accurate payroll and labor reporting.
• Respond to routine inquiries on benefits, paychecks, and other payroll related matters.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in the HRIS (Dayforce) and manage related electronic files for payroll, timekeeping, benefits, medical records, and terminations.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc HRIS reports to support data needs, compliance, and various HR projects.
• Administer benefits and leave of absence programs, including FMLA and short-term disability.
• Lead and support engagement and recognition programs that help build a strong, positive company culture.
• Work collaboratively on HR initiatives and projects, including but not limited to investigations, performance management, training, succession planning, and compensation activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide backup support for other HR team members, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 + years of progressive HR experience required
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• SHRM SPHR/PHR certification or obtaining certification within one year of employment is highly desired

Job Skills

• Broad knowledge of core Human Resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, engagement, and performance management
• Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Team-oriented professional with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to uphold company policies, procedures, and organizational culture in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to present information clearly and professionally to leaders and employees
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to propose effective solutions
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)