HR Generalist

Lightpath Technologies 1•Hudson, NH

24d•Onsite

About The Position

LightPath Technologies, Inc. is hiring an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day human resources support for its Hudson, New Hampshire location. This onsite position reports to the HR Manager and supports recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, HR programs, compliance, and HRIS administration. The role handles confidential employee information with care and discretion and partners with employees, managers, site leadership, and other company functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Three or more years of progressive HR generalist, HR operations, or related experience, including direct support to employees and managers.
Hands-on experience maintaining HRIS data, running reports, and resolving data or workflow issues.
Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding for a range of positions.
Working knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and employment-related recordkeeping, with the ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation.
Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and judgment.
Ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Must be authorized to work and reside in the United States and eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations, including those related to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing.
Experience in a multi-site organization.
Professional HR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as an accessible HR contact for Hudson employees and managers, answer routine questions about policies, benefits, and HR processes, and refer complex or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
Partner with Hudson site leadership to understand workforce concerns and local priorities, provide updates, and coordinate HR support.
Document employee relations concerns, gather relevant information, and assist with follow-up and investigations under the HR Manager’s direction.
Help managers apply performance management, coaching, recognition, and corrective action processes consistently; prepare and maintain related documentation.
Coordinate orientation, required acknowledgments, system updates, and exit process steps.
Support on-site applicant screening, identify recruiting delays, and recommend process improvements.
Assist with workforce planning, retention initiatives, and partnerships with local recruiting resources as needed.
Administer assigned HRIS functions, including employee data, organizational changes, onboarding workflows, position information, and employee self-service support.
Maintain HRIS data accuracy through audits, reporting, issue resolution, and coordination with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and HR.
Manage HRIS access requests and permissions according to approved roles and company procedures, safeguarding confidential employee information.
Generate routine and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards for authorized stakeholders; support process improvements, testing, and user guidance when HRIS workflows change.
Maintain personnel records and required documentation in accordance with company recordkeeping and retention practices.
Coordinate with HR on benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, training, employee communications, and other HR programs.
Support timely completion of required HR notices, training, and site documentation; escalate potential compliance issues to the HR Manager.
Contribute to policy and process updates and help implement companywide HR initiatives at the Hudson site.
Perform other related HR duties as assigned.