At Cornerstone Companies, Inc., we know that strong organizations are built on strong people practices. For more than 35 years, we’ve supported growing, multi-state operations across 22 states, providing the infrastructure, leadership, and culture needed for teams to do their best work.
We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner, with a strong emphasis on employee relations and full-cycle recruitment. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and wants meaningful influence over people decisions in a growing organization.
If you enjoy owning complex employee relations matters, partnering closely with leaders, and building scalable HR practices—this role was built for you.
Our culture is guided by values that show up in real decisions—not just posters on the wall.
We support our people, our leaders, and the communities we serve.
We find thoughtful, practical solutions to complex people challenges.
We lead with integrity, discretion, and accountability—especially when it matters most.
At Cornerstone, HR is a trusted partner, not a transactional function. Your work directly impacts employee experience, risk management, and organizational growth.
The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports business objectives by delivering comprehensive HR services across the employee lifecycle, with primary responsibility for:
Employee relations and workplace investigations
Full-cycle recruitment across multiple states
HR compliance and policy application
Manager coaching and employee guidance
This role operates with a high level of independence and judgment and is critical to maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and fostering positive employee experiences across a multi-state workforce.
Independently manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution
Conduct workplace investigations involving misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
Perform fact-finding, documentation, risk analysis, and recommendations using sound judgment
Determine when to engage external employment counsel in partnership with HR leadership
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on corrective action, performance management, and workplace conduct
Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles across multiple states
Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, job design, and compliant job descriptions
Develop and execute effective sourcing and selection strategies
Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding in support of growth and acquisitions
Ensure consistent and compliant application of employment policies across jurisdictions
Support compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable state/local laws
Maintain accurate, confidential HR records and documentation
Support onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, performance review cycles, and leaves of absence
Assist with benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee communications
Support HR due diligence and integration for acquisitions
Contribute to HR policy development and continuous process improvement
Participate in HR audits, compliance reviews, and special projects
Monitor employment law developments affecting a multi-state workforce
PHR or SPHR certification (HRCI)
Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
Proven experience independently handling employee relations matters and investigations
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and applying employment laws across jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, compliance, performance management, and benefits
Deep working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
Excellent interviewing, investigative, and documentation skills
Ability to analyze risk and make defensible, legally sound recommendations
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency with HRIS, ATS platforms, and office software
Ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels
Preferred (but not required):
Experience in a growing or acquisitive organization
Experience partnering with employment counsel
Broader exposure to HR operations and benefits administration
This position is performed primarily in a professional office or hybrid environment. The role regularly uses standard office equipment and may require occasional travel to support recruiting, investigations, or acquisition activities. No routine exposure to extreme environmental conditions is expected.