HR Generalist

Country Meadows Retirement Communities•Bethlehem Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Country Meadows is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with leaders and co-workers to strengthen workplace culture, support employee success, and ensure fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices. The role supports recruitment, employee relations, workplace investigations, leave and accommodation administration, leadership coaching, and HR education. The position involves regular travel to assigned campus locations to provide hands-on HR support and build relationships with co-workers and leadership. The opportunity is full-time, day shift, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least five years of progressive human resources experience.
Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, workplace investigations, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), and employment law compliance.
Experience advising leaders on performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and HR policies.
Strong investigative, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism in sensitive situations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, including regular travel throughout the assigned region.
Ability to work in a pet-friendly environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Previous leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with organizational leadership to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
Maintain recruitment systems, job postings, applicant tracking reports, and hiring metrics.
Support co-worker engagement and retention through stay interviews, exit interviews, rounding, and other initiatives.
Advise leaders and co-workers on employee relations, workplace concerns, organizational policies, and employment practices.
Conduct and support confidential workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and other employee concerns.
Coach and guide leaders on performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
Administer FMLA, leaves of absence, and other protected leave programs, including documentation and compliance.
Lead the interactive process for ADA and religious accommodation requests and assist with return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
Provide training and education on HR policies, employment law, workplace investigations, compliance, and Just Culture.
Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations and promote consistent, legally compliant HR practices.
Travel regularly to assigned campus locations to provide hands-on HR support and build relationships with co-workers and leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield health coverage and employer-matching 401(k).
Length of service bonus.
Generous paid time off, including holidays, birthday leave, a Personal Day of Meaning, and the opportunity to roll over unused time.
Supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Optional long- and short-term disability plans.
Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
On-the-job training and continuing education.
Employee Assistance Program for the employee and family.
Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
Interest-free Helping Hand loans.