HR Generalist

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

The HR Generalist supports the Human Resources department by managing a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, compliance, and performance management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, ensuring HR and payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with employment laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Experience, education, certifications, general knowledge, skills and abilities)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred. Advanced HR/PHR/SPHR certification and training is a plus.

Years of Related Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources.

Essential Functions (Fundamental duties necessary to achieve the objective of the position)

Employee Relations

• Serve as an HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues
• Support investigations and conflict resolution in coordination with HR leadership
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
• Manage onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Ensure accurate completion of new-hire documentation and system setup

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly accurately and on time
• Ensure payroll changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, deductions) are processed correctly
• Coordinate payroll audits, reconciliations, and corrections
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, overtime, garnishments, and tax requirements

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, payroll data, and HRIS systems
• Prepare payroll and HR reports as needed
• Support offboarding, including final pay and benefits coordination

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Serve as a liaison with benefits and payroll vendors
• Support compensation reviews and audits

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and payroll laws
• Assist with policy development, updates, and enforcement
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting

Performance & Development

• Assist with performance review cycles
• Coordinate training and employee development initiatives
• Track training completion and certifications
• Performs other assignments as directed.

Specific Requirements of the Position (Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions)

Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices

Strength of character, ethics, commitment and reliability

Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making

Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems

Ability to work with ATS software

In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities

Ability to execute daily tasks with little to no supervision

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Extremely strong organizational and time management skills

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Mental Requirements

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in

a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust. Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.

Equipment Used:

PC Computer

Physical/Working Requirements:

Primarily works in an office environment.