Human Resources Generalist

Role overview

The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and employees to handle day-to-day HR operations. This position combines administrative and operational support across multiple HR areas, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, FMLA, compliance, and HR systems.

The role is important for keeping HR processes accurate, supporting a positive experience for employees, and ensuring the company follows internal policies as well as applicable employment laws.

Recruitment and onboarding

• Help run the full recruitment lifecycle from start to finish.
• Keep job descriptions current and accurate.
• Coordinate internal and external job postings.
• Work with hiring managers and outside recruiters.
• Arrange and manage interview scheduling.
• Draft and send offer letters.
• Handle pre-employment screening steps.
• Organize onboarding and new-hire orientation so new employees have a smooth start.

Employee records and compliance

• Maintain updated employee information in HRIS platforms, including BambooHR and Paychex.
• Manage E-Verify and I-9 compliance, along with periodic internal checks.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Ensure labor law notices are posted as required across all locations.

Benefits administration

• Assist with benefits processes for new hires and life event updates.
• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and coordination.
• Set up and verify payroll deductions.
• Review and reconcile benefits invoices.
• Provide benefit-related information and assistance to employees and candidates.

Leave of absence and workers’ compensation

• Track and administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, while meeting federal and state requirements.
• Guide employees and managers on leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work steps.
• Prepare required notices, certifications, and related communications for FMLA and other leave types.
• Keep leave records accurate and confidential in HRIS.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims by reporting injuries promptly to the carrier.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and medical providers during the claim process.
• Track claim progress and help support return-to-work planning.
• Partner with managers on transitional duty assignments and compliance with medical restrictions and company policy.
• Maintain claim records and assist with audits, reporting, and claims administration.

HR operations and programs

• Help update the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Support performance review tracking and related processes.
• Assist with HRIS updates, reporting, and process improvements.
• Contribute to the rollout and refinement of HR systems and tools.

Employee engagement and communication

• Support planning and execution of company events, recognition initiatives, and training programs.
• Assist with internal HR communication and employee engagement efforts.

Additional duties

• Provide daily HR support to employees and managers.
• Handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role, with exposure to several HR functions. Experience using HRIS platforms such as BambooHR and Paychex is preferred.

Important strengths for this role include strong communication and people skills, a high level of integrity and confidentiality, good judgment, problem-solving ability, and excellent organization and time management. The position also requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain precise data, work confidently in Microsoft Office applications, and analyze information to create reports.