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The HR Generalist supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll processes, and HR operations, ensuring compliance and handling employee inquiries in a growing organization.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist provides administrative and operational support across core people operations, working closely with the Human Resources Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent HR processes. This role is ideal for an early-career HR professional seeking to deepen their experience in recruitment coordination, onboarding administration, and HR operations within a growing, multi-entity organization.
The HR Generalist supports established processes, assists with documentation, and serves as a reliable point of contact for employee questions, while developing broader HR competencies over time.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Talent Acquisition Support- Support recruitment activities by coordinating interview scheduling, candidate communications, and job posting administration.
- Assist with application reviews and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Prepare offer letter drafts and initiate background checks under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.
- Support hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive and professional experience.
- Administer the onboarding process for new hires using established workflows and checklists.
- Coordinate pre-employment documentation, system access requests, and first-day logistics.
- Serve as a point of contact for new hires during their onboarding period and escalate questions as needed.
- Maintain onboarding documentation, templates, and internal guides, making updates as processes evolve.
- Serve as backup support for payroll processing under the direction of the Human Resources Manager.
- Assist with payroll data entry, audits, and basic issue resolution as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
- Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and general employment matters.
- Assist with maintaining HR documentation, forms, and internal resources.
- Support HR compliance activities, including recordkeeping and internal audits.
- Provide administrative support for performance management cycles, employee lifecycle events, and HR initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, or entry-level HR Generalist role.
- Basic knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience supporting recruitment or onboarding processes.
- Exposure to HRIS and ATS platforms.
- Interest in developing a long-term career in Human Resources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Effective time management and task prioritization
- Collaborative, dependable, and eager to learn
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