HR Generalist

MAU is hiring an HR Generalist in Greenville, SC. As an HR Generalist, you will support corporate human resources operations by managing employee relations, ensuring multi-state employment law compliance, overseeing employee lifecycle processes, and partnering with leadership to strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This is a Direct-Hire position.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation Package: $70,000 - $100,000 annually, based on experience
• Eligible for an annual bonus based on achievement of department goals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Paid Vacation
• Great work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Care Partners Program
• Health Club Reimbursement Program
• Additional supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k)
• Salary Continuation
• Educational Reimbursement
• FMLA available after 12 months of service

Shift Information

Career Path

• Senior HR Generalist
• Onsite HR Manager
• Corporate HR Partner
• Corporate Talent Partner

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5+ years of hands-on human resources generalist experience
• Experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Working knowledge of federal employment laws and HR compliance requirements, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9/E-Verify
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Excel for HR reporting and analysis
• Experience developing and facilitating employee training, manager workshops, and compliance presentations

Preferred Education and Experience

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Multi-state or multi-site human resources experience
• Experience supporting staffing, manufacturing, or high-volume workforce environments

General Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to support employees, managers, and senior leadership
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Professional presence and presentation skills to represent HR effectively in internal and client-facing meetings
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret HR data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Claude, and other company HR technologies
• Adaptability and willingness to adopt new technology, systems, and HR processes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Must reside in the Southeastern United States, including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, or nearby areas
• Ability to complete the first 90 days primarily in person, with training-related travel expenses covered
• After initial training, employees residing within 50 miles of an MAU office will work on-site three days per week
• Employees residing farther than 50 miles from an MAU office will work primarily remotely, with periodic in-person meetings and team events

Essential Functions

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, transfers, leave administration, and offboarding
• Conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations, maintain accurate documentation, and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, I-9/E-Verify, and applicable multi-state labor laws
• Support employee benefits and leave administration, collaborating with insurance carriers, payroll, and internal stakeholders to resolve inquiries
• Analyze workforce metrics, including employee turnover, engagement, and headcount, to support data-driven HR decisions
• Review and update HR policies, employee handbooks, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve operational efficiency, and implement HRIS enhancements
• Support employee engagement, recognition, training, and organizational culture initiatives
• Develop and facilitate training programs, manager workshops, and compliance refreshers in virtual and in-person settings
• Participate in client-facing meetings and calls, providing professional HR expertise and guidance within assigned areas of responsibility
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement HR programs that support business objectives and employee experience
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational needs

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work in a professional corporate office or home office environment
• Occasionally visit customer locations, including manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Work in a hybrid or primarily remote arrangement following the initial 90-day in-person training period, based on proximity to an MAU office
• Attend periodic in-person meetings, training sessions, and company events as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 5-20 pounds periodically and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand or walk for up to four hours at a time and up to 12 hours during site visits
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times throughout the workday
• Ability to sit for up to four hours
• Ability to travel by car or airplane and manage the physical demands associated with business travel

Travel

• Approximately 10% travel required
• Additional in-person travel may be required during the initial 90-day training period, with training-related travel expenses covered