HR Generalist

Job Description: HR Manager

Job Title: HR Generalist

Reports To: COO

Date of last review: 1/30/2025

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and efficient HR processes. This role administers multiple HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Oversee HR audits and compliance initiatives.
  
  
  

Employee Engagement & Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Handle employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution on workplace issues.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, to foster a positive workplace culture.
  
  
  

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer letters.
• Oversee new hire onboarding to ensure a seamless transition into the company.
  
  
  

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment periods.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, including health insurance providers, 401(k) administrators, and other third-party benefits partners
  
  
  

HR Operations & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity.
• Track key HR metrics and generate reports to support leadership decisions.
• Handle all HR-related documentation, including employment verification and compliance filings.
  
  
  

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs and track participation.
• Coordinate performance review processes, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
  
  
  

Payroll

• Assist with payroll processing and address employee payroll concerns.
  
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance and best practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple HR functions independently
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Monday to Thursday in office, Friday remote
• Standard office conditions with typical noise levels.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Capable of lifting and carrying items up to 15 pounds, such as office supplies and packages.
  
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position.
• Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with some flexibility, as approved by supervisor(s).
  
  
  

Travel

• Willingness and ability to travel.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education: Typically, a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 3 plus years of HR experience in generalist role or similar capacity.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems; experience with Paycor or similar platforms (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).