HR Generalist

General Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the full spectrum of HR functions and plays a key role in fostering a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace. This role encompasses general HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination, employee relations, engagement initiatives, training support, and collaboration with leadership across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, people‑focused, and able to balance daily operations with strategic HR projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

• Supports daily HR operations and ensures alignment with company policies and employment regulations.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and up‑to‑date employee records and HRIS data.
• Assists with updates to HR policies, handbooks, procedures, and process improvements.
• Manages the full recruitment life cycle including posting openings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.
• Conducts initial candidate screenings and support hiring managers throughout the interview process.
• Partners with leadership to understand workforce needs and deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Coordinates new hire onboarding activities, orientation sessions, documentation, and system setup.
• Ensures new employees have the resources and support needed for a positive start.
• Assists with offboarding processes including exit interviews and documentation closure.
• Supports employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Assists in ensuring organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Supports HR audits (such as I‑9 audits, benefits documentation, and recordkeeping reviews).
• Helps communicate policy updates and reinforce regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Serves as an approachable, trusted HR resource for employees and managers.
• Assists in addressing workplace concerns, documenting issues, and escalating when needed.
• Supports initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, inclusion, and overall organizational culture.
• Coordinates compliance training, employee development sessions, and leadership training activities
• Tracks participation, maintains training records, and assists in developing learning resources.
• Supports continuous improvement in training processes and materials.
• Assists with culture‑building events, employee recognition programs, and team‑building activities.
• Helps identify opportunities to enhance belonging and engagement across teams.
• Generates basic HR reports and metrics.
• Analyzes HR data to support decision-making and provide insights to leadership.
• Maintains accuracy of HRIS information for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Assists with planning and executing organizational meetings, trainings, employee appreciation events, and celebrations.
• Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful and well-organized events.
• Works closely with leaders to understand team needs and provide HR guidance.
• Supports HR strategic initiatives, system upgrades, process redesign, and project-based work.
• Provides HR insights and recommendations that contribute to organizational goals and positive employee experiences.

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.
• Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

Job Specifications / Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience:

2–5 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

· Strong organizational and time‑management skills with high attention to detail.

Skills:

· Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting tools.

· Aptitude for organizing tasks, managing time and prioritizing projects.

· Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others.

· Ability to develop strong relationships with other internal departments.

Physical Demands

· Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test     equipment and operate hand tools.

· Must be able to lift 20lbs.