The Human Resources Generalist supports all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee experience, talent management and development, and risk management. This role serves as a key resource for team members, helping ensure HR programs, processes, and communications are administered effectively, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Essential Functions:- Coordinate and manage new hire onboarding, including pre-employment requirements, orientation, training schedules, and follow-up activities.
- Assist with benefits administration, including new hire enrollments, open enrollment, life event changes, and employee communications.
- Maintain HR communication channels, including company announcements, newsletters, SharePoint pages, and intranet content.
- Process and administer payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation, payroll adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and reporting.
- Maintain working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll requirements, including state and local tax withholding, reciprocity agreements, payroll registrations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and general employment matters.
- Coordinate employee training and development programs.
- Maintain employee personnel records and ensure compliance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.
- Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes, including documentation, tracking, and compliance.
- Support workplace safety initiatives, accident reporting, and related documentation.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, organizational, and sensitive business information.
- Support talent acquisition activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, assessments, and travel arrangements, as needed.
- Essential Skills for Performing the Role
- Working knowledge of human resources principles and practices.
- Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and HR-related systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive working relationships.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Three to seven years of Human Resources experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with HR, payroll, and employment regulations.
- Position Type/Expected HoursThis is a full-time, in-office position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Physical Demands
- This position is largely sedentary. An employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, and hear.
Disclaimer:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
