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/assisting managers/supervisors with hiring processes. Key responsibilities include coordinating and conducting applicant screenings (drug screens, reference checks, background checks, motor vehicle checks, social security number verification), maintaining various logs (applicant flow, drug screen, orientation, transfer requests), and creating/maintaining new hire and personnel files within Human Resources Information Systems. The Generalist also assists with new employee orientation and ensures all hiring and recruitment processes comply with local, state, federal laws, and company policies. Accurate maintenance of employee records (e.g., interview documents, I-9's) is crucial. The position supports payroll record processing as needed, informs HR management of employee relations issues, and manages filing systems. Additionally, the role involves generating HR data reports, answering phone calls, typing office correspondence, serving as an HR subject matter expert on project teams, and training new hires on HR processes, programs, policies, and information systems. The role requires adherence to company policies, maintaining a professional appearance, confidentiality, clear communication, accurate document preparation, positive working relationships, teamwork, and responding appropriately to employee concerns. Physical demands include moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees