SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Human Resources Generalist plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This role will provide hands-on support to employees for routine HR matters and plays a key role in assisting the HR Manager with day-to-day operations, compliance, and reporting.

SKILLSQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 1 - 3 Years of Experience in Human Resources or related role.
• Additional HR training or experience is a plus.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a multifaceted business environment.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation scheduling, paperwork collection, and system setup.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS platforms, ensuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Support benefits administration by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and general inquiries; coordinate COBRA and leave of absence processes.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll by communicating changes, verifying hours, and updating benefit data.
• Monitor and track time-off requests, sick leave, and attendance records; support the accurate maintenance of accrual balances.
• Help administer employee lifecycle processes, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Respond to basic employee questions regarding company policies, PTO, benefits, or HR procedures in a timely and professional manner.
• Support recruiting efforts by posting job ads, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing offer letters.
• Assist HR Manager in planning and delivery of HR training sessions or compliance briefings (e.g., anti-harassment, onboarding).
• Assist with investigations by gathering information, organizing notes, and preparing documentation as directed by the HR Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information at all times.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support audits (internal or external) by gathering HR documentation and maintaining compliance.
• Provide administrative support for workers’ compensation cases, unemployment claims, and insurance verifications.
• Help ensure the accuracy and consistency of organizational charts, employee directories, and internal job descriptions.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager on special projects and initiatives as the business grows.
• Plan and administer employee engagement activities, including birthday anniversary celebration announcements, team-building events, and employee recognition initiatives throughout the year.