HR Generalist

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The HR Generalist provides professional human resources support to assigned departments and serves as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, programs, and procedures. The position assists with employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, performance management support, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance. The HR Generalist works in coordination with central HR functions and specialized divisions including Employee Relations, ADA Coordination, Learning & Development, Risk Management, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and HR Metrics to ensure consistent and legally compliant HR practices across the organization. The position supports the HR Supervisor in maintaining effective HR service delivery within assigned departments and may provide backup coverage during supervisor absences. Progression through HR Generalist tiers reflects increased experience, independence, and strategic HR partnership with departmental leadership.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four- year college or university
• Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
• Working knowledge of basic HR principles, employment law fundamentals, and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Human Resources
• PHR or SHRM-CP
• Two (2) years of professional HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine HR inquiries independently; escalate complex issues to Supervisor or central HR.
• Provide support for departmental onboarding and preboarding.
• Assist with recruitment logistics and applicant tracking system data entry.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure documentation compliance.
• Participate in Departmental meetings and report back to Human Resources as pertinent.
• Assist with HR initiatives as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of human resources services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level