Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20-$25 Depending on Experience

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is an entry-level Human Resources professional responsible for supporting daily HR operations and providing exceptional customer service to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. This position plays a key role in onboarding, employee support, records management, compliance, benefits administration, training coordination, and HR systems administration.

The HR Generalist works closely with HR leadership to ensure a positive employee experience while developing knowledge and expertise across all functional areas of Human Resources. This position is designed for an individual seeking to build a long-term career in HR through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate and facilitate all new hire onboarding activities.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, employment documents, and personnel files.
• Conduct new employee orientation and ensure completion of required onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate system access requests, equipment assignments, and onboarding communications.
• Process employee status changes, transfers, promotions, salary changes, and separations.
• Assist with offboarding activities, exit documentation, and employee file maintenance.

Employee Support and Human Resources Services

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, forms, benefits, and employment practices.
• Provide responsive and professional customer service to employees and managers.
• Assist employees with navigating HR processes and available resources.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and departmental communications.

Compliance and Records Administration

• Maintain personnel files and HR records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
• Assist with compliance audits and reporting requirements.
• Support implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, organizational, and business information.

Recruitment and Staffing Support

• Assist with job postings and recruitment activities as needed.
• Support hiring managers and HR leadership during the selection process.

HR Systems and Administrative Support

• Maintain employee information within the HRIS and related systems.

• Prepare employment-related correspondence and documentation.

• Process HR transactions accurately and timely.

• Generate reports and assist with workforce metrics and recordkeeping.

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

  Human Resources Generalist

  Position Title: Human Resources Generalist
  Department: Human Resources
  Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Pay Rate: $20-$25 Depending on Experience

  Position Summary

  The Human Resources Generalist is an entry-level Human Resources professional responsible for supporting daily HR operations and providing exceptional customer service to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. This position plays a key role in onboarding, employee support, records management, compliance, benefits administration, training coordination, and HR systems administration.

  The HR Generalist works closely with HR leadership to ensure a positive employee experience while developing knowledge and expertise across all functional areas of Human Resources. This position is designed for an individual seeking to build a long-term career in HR through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate and facilitate all new hire onboarding activities.

• Prepare new hire paperwork, employment documents, and personnel files.

• Conduct new employee orientation and ensure completion of required onboarding requirements.

• Coordinate system access requests, equipment assignments, and onboarding communications.

• Process employee status changes, transfers, promotions, salary changes, and separations.

• Assist with offboarding activities, exit documentation, and employee file maintenance.

• Employee Support and Human Resources Services

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, forms, benefits, and employment practices.

• Provide responsive and professional customer service to employees and managers.

• Assist employees with navigating HR processes and available resources.

• Support employee engagement initiatives and departmental communications.

• Compliance and Records Administration

• Maintain personnel files and HR records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.

• Ensure HR documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

• Assist with compliance audits and reporting requirements.

• Support implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, organizational, and business information.

• Recruitment and Staffing Support

• Assist with job postings and recruitment activities as needed.

• Support hiring managers and HR leadership during the selection process.

• HR Systems and Administrative Support

• Maintain employee information within the HRIS and related systems.

• Prepare employment-related correspondence and documentation.

• Process HR transactions accurately and timely.

• Generate reports and assist with workforce metrics and recordkeeping.

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience in an office, customer service, administrative support, payroll, employee services, or related environment.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and discretion preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn HR laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources, employee onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, recruiting coordination, or office administration.

• Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, or applicant tracking systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• HR coursework, internship experience, or participation in HR-related organizations.

• Ability to attend meetings, training programs, recruiting events, and other work-related functions.