HR Generalist / HR Operations Lead

Hill International Trucks•East Liverpool, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly capable HR professional to serve as a key operational partner within our organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the strategic and hands-on aspects of HR and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving are essential. In our smaller company environment, this person will play a central role in keeping HR operations running smoothly and efficiently. The successful candidate will combine strong HR knowledge with exceptional organizational ability, systems aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously. This is a highly visible and impactful role that touches nearly every aspect of the employee experience and HR function. The role requires a strong foundation in HR operations, employment law compliance, and employee support, along with the ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism and sound judgment.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR operations role
Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems
Strong systems aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Experience in smaller or fast-paced organizations preferred
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment law, including wage and hour regulations, FLSA classifications, leave administration, and general HR best practices
Ability to apply sound judgment and maintain compliance while balancing employee experience and business needs
Experience supporting HR compliance activities in a fast-paced environment preferred
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred

Responsibilities

Day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers
Conduct new hire onboarding and orientation
Support employee relations, policy interpretation, and day-to-day HR questions
Coordinate and administer benefits programs, including open enrollment and employee communications
Assist employees with benefits, payroll, and HR-related issue resolution
Support recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and compliance activities
Maintain working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements, including wage and hour regulations, leave administration, employee classification, recordkeeping, and workplace policies
Help ensure HR practices, payroll processes, and employee programs remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
Assist with HR audits, documentation reviews, policy updates, and compliance-related reporting
Partner with leadership to identify and address potential compliance risks proactively
Maintain strong working knowledge of payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, and 401(k)/retirement systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex or unusual payroll, benefits, and systems-related issues
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and smooth process execution
Monitor HR data integrity, reporting, and compliance requirements
Help coordinate HR initiatives and projects from start to finish
Monitor timelines, follow-up items, and implementation details to ensure projects stay on track
Anticipate issues, identify process gaps, and proactively develop solutions
Improve workflows and recommend operational efficiencies across HR processes
Serve as a dependable “go-to” problem solver and operational support partner