Job Description
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.
Job Tags
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