Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for the day‑to‑day administrative assistance and support to multiple sites and supports a broad range of human resources functions including full‑cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, new hire orientation and onboarding, and maintaining accuracy of employee data and personnel records in HRIS and SharePoint. The HRG will maintain confidentiality to protect all human resources information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist I

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: Up to 10%

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, collaborating with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and onboarding processes at local level(s); collaborate with hiring manager during the 30‑60‑90 Day process and ensure a positive experience for new team members.
• Ensure all onboarding and new hire documents are completed via the HRIS unless otherwise required, including Form I‑9 and E‑Verify verifications.
• Maintain compliance with HR record‑keeping and hiring practice including electronic employee files.
• Administration of HRIS as needed – assign/clear badge numbers, manage temporary associate conversions, process team member transitions, etc.
• Collaborate with benefits department regarding associate benefit matters and open enrollment.
• Track associate attendance via Paylocity and local point system – assist in drafting, issuing and logging disciplinary actions.
• Handles employment‑related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
• Partner with approved agencies to coordinate temporary personnel.
• Collaborate with supervisors to complete 30‑60‑90 Day Evaluations in preparation for temporary personnel conversions.
• Prepare monthly reports and/or perform audits in HRIS, as requested.
• Engage with the Human Resources Manager (HRM) in various community events and initiatives to build an employment brand.
• Under the direction of the HRM, administer training programs, and ensure completion of required training in a timely manner.
• Assist HRM with career development goals, succession planning, tuition reimbursement, etc.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs, including properly escalating issues to HRM.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Perform administrative functions such as timely reviewing and submitting timesheets to Payroll; recording and scanning invoices to Finance for processing; assist with inventory and report required information monthly; collaborating with finance to reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable; assisting with end‑of‑month production closing procedures including preparation and verification of production data, inventory records, and documentation. Purchasing office supplies; answering phones in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Record OSHA incidents and near misses, complete month and annual OSHA reports, initiate workers compensation claims. Promote safety through interactions with associates.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Partner with all team members to create a positive work environment and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in…