The Human Resources Generalist assists and supports management and the leadership team in handling and resolving Human Resources issues. This role involves assisting employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures, and monitoring and assisting managers/supervisors with hiring processes. Key responsibilities include coordinating and conducting applicant screenings such as drug screens, reference checks, background checks, motor vehicle checks, and social security number verification. The Generalist maintains various logs (applicant flow, drug screen, orientation, transfer request), creates and maintains new hire and personnel files, and enters data into Human Resources Information Systems. They also assist with new employee orientation and ensure all hiring and recruitment processes comply with local, state, and federal laws and company policies. The position requires accurate maintenance of employee records, support for payroll processing, informing HR management of employee relations issues, creating and maintaining filing systems, generating HR data reports, answering phone calls, and typing office correspondence. The Generalist serves as an HR subject matter expert on project teams and trains new hires on HR processes, programs, policies, and information systems. Additionally, the role requires adherence to company policies, maintaining a professional appearance, confidentiality, clear communication, accurate document preparation, positive working relationships, teamwork, and the ability to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees