Human Resources Generalist

FST Technical Services

8d•Remote

About The Position

The HR Generalist is a highly detail-oriented, compliance-focused professional responsible for supporting both Talent Acquisition and core Human Resources operations in a multi-state environment. Approximately 30% of this role supports Talent Acquisition activities, with a strong emphasis on compliant hiring and onboarding across multiple jurisdictions. The remaining 70% supports HR Operations, employee relations, benefits, and regulatory compliance across all states in which the organization operates. This role requires strong knowledge of federal employment law and the ability to interpret and apply state and local employment requirements consistently and accurately.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of HR Generalist experience supporting multi-state employee populations
Strong working knowledge of federal employment laws and state-specific variations
Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding in multiple jurisdictions
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Proven skills in both verbal and written communications
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
Experience in regulated or high-compliance environments
Experience supporting remote or distributed workforces.

Responsibilities

Support full-cycle recruiting operations with a focus on multi-state compliance
Ensure job postings meet federal, state, and local requirements including pay transparency, salary range disclosures, and EEO language
Coordinate background checks, reference verification, drug screening, I-9, and E-Verify in compliance with state-specific rules
Track and document hiring compliance requirements by state
Support onboarding execution ensuring state-required forms and notices are issued timely
Maintain accurate ATS documentation and audit recruiting records regularly
Assist with adverse action processes and required candidate notifications
Administer employee lifecycle changes across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable laws
Maintain accurate personnel records in accordance with federal and state record retention requirements
Support compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, workers’ compensation, and state-specific leave laws
Assist with I-9 audits, HR compliance audits, and internal risk assessments
Track state and local employment law changes and escalate impacts to HR leadership
Support employee relations matters with consistent documentation aligned to legal standards
Assist with benefits administration and leave management across state jurisdictions
Coordinate with payroll to ensure proper taxation, wage compliance, and state-specific deductions
Maintain high standards of HRIS data accuracy across multiple states
Support reporting related to headcount, turnover, compliance, and benefits eligibility
Audit HR data regularly to identify discrepancies by state or location
Support ACA tracking and reporting accuracy
Assist with drafting and maintaining state-specific and company-wide HR policies
Support handbook updates and distribution of required state addenda
Track completion of required compliance training and acknowledgments
Coordinate HR-led compliance initiatives across locations