HR Generalist I (55542)
About The Position
The HR Generalist I serves as an administrator for critical human resources functions and workforce management, including recruiting, employee and labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. The role facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs, ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations, and provides internal support and partnership to business lines. The position may also assist with evaluating, selecting, and overseeing vendors that provide supplemental HR processes and services. This role supports new-hire onboarding, employee relations investigations, HRIS changes, HR communications, disciplinary meetings and terminations, employment-law compliance, and confidential personnel-file maintenance. It is based in an office setting, requires sitting for extended periods, and involves travel of up to 25%. The position does not directly supervise employees.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization's HRIS system.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new-hire orientation, including processing new-hire packets, completing I-9s, preparing employee badges and folders, conducting E-Verify, coordinating preemployment requirements and background adjudication, scheduling interviews, and posting jobs as needed.
- Facilitate employee-relations investigations to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Process internal employee change requests in the HRIS.
- Monitor and respond to company HR inboxes and provide staff with regular updates on HR changes and information.
- Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommend best practices, and review policies and practices for compliance.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
