Human Resources Generalist

Mississippi Votes • Jackson, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Mississippi Votes and Mississippi Votes Action Fund are seeking a highly organized, people-centered, and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day HR needs of their growing statewide organizations. The role helps ensure employees have a consistent, responsive, and professional HR experience from recruitment through offboarding. Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist supports recruitment and hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, leave and attendance, performance management processes, compliance, training, and other HR operations. The position is based in Jackson, Mississippi, requires up to 35% statewide travel, and may require evening and weekend hours. A car and driver's license are required for in-state travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 2–4 years of human resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, or similar position.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits, leave administration, or other core HR functions.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to treating employees equitably, respectfully, and consistently.
• Comfort working with employees and supervisors across multiple offices and organizational levels.
• A car and driver's license for in-state travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit, advocacy, civic engagement, organizing, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience using BambooHR or another HR information system.
• Experience supporting benefits administration, employee leave, and performance management.
• Knowledge of federal and Mississippi employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or statewide workforce.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or another relevant HR credential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings, applicant tracking, interviews, candidate communications, and hiring-manager support.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, pre-employment screenings, and other hiring requirements.
• Prepare offer letters and new-hire documentation, maintain recruitment records, and track vacancies and hiring progress.
• Coordinate onboarding for employees, interns, fellows, and other personnel, including required documentation, orientation, and navigation of HR systems and policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and coordinate offboarding, exit documentation, organizational property return, and separation procedures.
• Respond to routine employee questions about benefits, PTO, sick leave, holidays, attendance, and HR procedures.
• Support benefits enrollment and employee benefits changes, maintain leave and attendance records, and support administration of organizational and protected leave.
• Partner with the Human Resources Manager to provide employees with timely and accurate HR information.
• Maintain employee records and HR information systems, including BambooHR, and coordinate with Finance and Operations on employee changes affecting payroll and benefits.
• Track performance reviews, introductory-period evaluations, required trainings, certifications, and other HR deadlines.
• Support implementation of organizational policies and procedures, conduct personnel-file and HR compliance audits, and maintain required employment records and documentation.
• Support compliance with workplace and youth safeguarding policies.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with performance management documentation and processes, maintain review schedules, and track completion.
• Support employee engagement, professional development, staff training, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Identify recurring employee questions or administrative challenges and recommend improvements to HR processes.

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees in accordance with current organizational policies.
• Auto and cell phone allowances in accordance with current organizational policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level