HR Generalist. Recruitment & HR Operations

Trinetix•Chattanooga, TN

49d

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile HR Generalist with strong experience in recruitment and HR operations, including employee benefits administration for our U.S.-based workforce. This role combines end-to-end recruitment responsibilities with key HR administrative functions—particularly managing benefits programs, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees across all HR touchpoints. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with a deep understanding of U.S. labor laws and benefits regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a passion for fostering a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

3–5 years of HR generalist experience with a strong focus on recruitment and hr-related activities within U.S.-based organizations.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and benefits regulations.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
Experience working with HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating with hiring managers.
Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience and promote the company’s employer brand.
Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with company policies.
Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness, and life insurance plans.
Guide employees through benefits offerings, enrollments, and claims resolution.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including employee files, benefits data, and HRIS updates.
Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests (FMLA, disability, personal, and medical).
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.).
Prepare reports and analytics on recruitment, benefits utilization, and HR metrics for management, reporting management of employees` working hours and workload to Finance.
Collaborate with leadership, operational departments, global recruitment/talent teams representatives.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment aligned with company culture.