Senior Human Resources Generalist

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. This role balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution, supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters
• Advise leaders on performance management, coaching, and corrective action
• Conduct internal investigations and support conflict resolution efforts

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruiting for professional and operational roles
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies
• Lead onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a positive employee experience

HR Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation
• Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Assist with compensation benchmarking, merit increases, and job evaluations
• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Utilize HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee records and reporting

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives
• Support leadership development and employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting multiple departments or locations preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence and advise without direct authority
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Problem-solving and sound judgment
• Comfortable operating independently in a senior individual contributor role