HR Generalist

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth HR operations across multiple states, supporting compliance, employee relations, HR systems, and day-to-day HR functions.

The ideal candidate is organized, systems-driven, and confident managing multiple priorities while providing excellent internal customer service.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage unemployment claims across multiple states, including hearings as needed
• Complete new hire reporting and submit required separation documentation
• Maintain accurate electronic employee files and documentation
• Process employment verifications
• Audit ADP system data and approve leader-submitted changes
• Conduct ADP employee profile audits and system corrections
• Pull census, labor statistic, and related HR reports
• Ensure policies are current, compliant, and properly distributed

Employee Relations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage employee relations intake and partner with coordinators
• Oversee Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and action plans for salaried employees
• Conduct salaried exit interviews and identify trends/action items
• Draft and manage termination letters and Notices of Separation
• Oversee Leave of Absence (LOA) processes and documentation
• Partner with Legal as needed for complex employee matters
• Support union-related matters

Talent & Onboarding Support

• Assist with new hire processing and new business openings
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on background check results and follow-up
• Support quarterly employee check-in processes with L&D

General Support

• Respond to HR inquiries via phone and company email
• Support HR team projects and initiatives
• Complete additional assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience
• Experience working with ADP strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of multi-state HR compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with employee relations and documentation management
• Ability to work independently with general supervision