HR Generalist

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, including receiving concerns and documenting issues; escalating compliance-related matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Administer health and welfare benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations; coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and records.
• Provide timely and professional customer service by responding to employee inquiries.
• Act as backup to the Payroll Specialist by supporting payroll processing, auditing timecards, reviewing 401(k) contributions, and maintaining state withholding and unemployment accounts.
• Support performance review cycles by tracking completion and maintaining documentation.
• Assist HR leadership with drafting, updating, formatting, and auditing company policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR-related correspondence and documentation as requested.
• Help coordinate new-hire onboarding
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs, cultural initiatives, surveys, holiday planning, and events.
• Perform routine HR administrative tasks, including background checks, drug screenings, personnel file creation, and employee data updates in HRIS systems.
• Partner with HR leadership on complex employee matters, including disciplinary actions and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through routine audits (I-9s, personnel files, handbooks, training documentation).
• Track and document completion of mandatory and non-mandatory training programs.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including candidate pre-screening and coordination throughout the hiring process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, required. Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• At least one year of human resource experience is preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to access and navigate all departments within the organization.
• Regular communication with coworkers, vendors, and third-party providers.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures in a typical office environment.