Merit Advisors is a team of expert consultants committed to delivering exceptional customer service and adding value to our clients. We do so by crafting holistic solutions that improve cash flow and add profit back to the bottom line for our clients. With a record of accomplishment spanning over 20 years, Merit offers deep experience in the energy industries.
We have a collaborative, high performing culture that cherishes our core values: Building relationships. Team First. Take Accountability. Getting better every day. Merit provides a thriving, supportive work environment where employees are set up for success and provided with the tools and training for them to thrive and grow.
What We Seek
We are seeking an HR Generalist to join our People team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. As a trusted partner to employees and managers, you will manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding and offboarding, benefits and leave administration, and policy implementation, while ensuring compliance and consistent application of people practices.
What Your Day Will Look Like
At Merit, the HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting core HR functions and ensuring the effective execution of people operations. The role focuses on maintaining accurate documentation, streamlining HR procedures, and ensuring programs are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence across multiple HR disciplines.
In general, you can expect to:
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and orientation
Support employees with questions on benefits, payroll, and policies
Serve as liaison between employees and benefits providers
Help manage the performance review process, track goals, and guide managers and employees on performance improvement
Support the HR department in maintaining the day-to-day administrative functions requested by the business
Assist with workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning initiatives
Track training completion and compliance requirements
Identify and implement process improvements
Assist with the internship program and recruitment efforts
Promote a positive, high-accountability culture aligned with firm values
Assist in the execution of HR strategies and initiatives
You’re perfect for this role if you:
Have proven experience in, and passion for, supporting and serving employees to increase engagement, retention, and performance
Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information
Have a continuous improvement and innovative mindset to see better ways of solving problems and achieve results
Are people oriented, results-driven, and business savvy
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Have experience creating and tracking HR metrics
Possess knowledge and experience in labor law, HR best practices, and HR systems
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven high performer, with 1-4 years successful experience in Human Resources
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
Technologically and business savvy, to include knowledge of HRIS, ATS and LMS system
What We Provide
At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, generous PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.