Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist Position Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day Human Resources operations across the full employee lifecycle. This position serves as a key administrator of HR processes and HR systems, ensuring efficient HR operations, accurate employee data management, seamless onboarding and offboarding activities, and reliable workforce reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and technically savvy with strong HRIS experience and a passion for operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Process employee transactions throughout the employee lifecycle, including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, tuition reimbursements, and separations.
• Ensure all employee records and transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Support daily Human Resources operations and administrative activities.

HRIS Administration & Data Integrity

• Serve as a primary administrator for HR systems, including Paylocity and VectorH.
• Process employee data changes and maintain system accuracy.
• Manage HRIS updates, audits, reporting, and data maintenance activities.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of employee data.
• Audit employee records, reports, and HR data as needed.

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Manage the onboarding process from offer acceptance through Day One orientation.
• Coordinate background checks and drug screenings.
• Prepare and process new hire documentation.
• Communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the onboarding process.
• Conduct new hire orientation and facilitate a positive employee experience.

Offboarding & Separation Administration

• Coordinate all voluntary and involuntary separation activities.
• Process separation transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Notify appropriate departments and coordinate offboarding activities.

Employee Support & Administration

• Manage the Ask HR inbox and ensure timely responses to employee inquiries.
• Create, maintain, and audit electronic employee personnel files.
• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.

Training, Development & Internship Programs

• Coordinate training events, corporate development programs, and employee learning initiatives.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Manage and coordinate the company's annual Internship Program.

Internal Communications

• Coordinate and distribute company-wide communications, including:
• New Hire Announcements
• Promotions
• HR Updates and News

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting HR operations and employee lifecycle processes
• HRIS administration experience strongly preferred

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Human Resources practices and procedures
• Experience administering HRIS platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong reporting, auditing, and data management skills

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Time Management
• Initiative and Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service Orientation
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Technology and Systems Aptitude