Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB CATEGORY: Exempt [X]

Non-exempt [ ]

Updated: June 2025

TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is a member of the Human Resources team and responsible for assisting in the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of all human resource functions. As a member of the Human Resources team, this role is responsible for representing the department and the organization with a high level of professionalism, effective communication, and comfort with ensuring confidentiality.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for contributing to the implementation and coordination of human resources practices associated with the full employment process including selection, onboarding, training, evaluation, retention and termination. Responsible for communication with the payroll and operations department in ensuring that all needs are met for new employees.

2. Contributes to all talent management processes to include advertising of open roles with the organization, participation in job fairs, and making recommendations of candidates to department heads and hiring managers.

3. Contribute to the continued development of the use of HRIS and other human resources systems and data-tracking tools.

4. Coordinate and facilitate effective communications and training for managers and employees related to HR policies and procedures.

5. Coordinate professional development activities to include administration of the learning management system, connecting the organization with high value professional development resources, to include both internal and external resources and knowledge bases. Provide continuous opportunities for professional and personal development related to furthering the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

6. Participate in processes related to compensation to include pay grades development, and implementing equitable and sound compensation decision-making tools.

7. Responsible for benefits administration including coordination of annual benefit open enrollment, processing benefit enrollment changes, and invoice reconciliation. Provide education to staff on the value of availability of a comprehensive benefits package. Contribute to the processes of sharing and/or developing retirement investment education.

8. Responsible for off-boarding processes for all departing employees, including COBRA administration and education and ensuring the security of information and equipment.

9. Contribute to workplace safety to include serving as back-up for employee injury reporting, and communication with the workers compensation insurance carrier.

10. Maintain personnel information and records in accordance with agency protocols, ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance.

11. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or members of the Senior Management team.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the capacity as a human resources generalist

• Previous HRIS, and payroll experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management skills

• Highly organized and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to efficiently balance concurrent and changing priorities

• Demonstrated ability to create, implement, and maintain a full range of HR related systems

• Demonstrated resolution and result oriented focus

• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence the actions and options of individuals at all levels of the organization; Collaborative and cooperative work style

• Organizational profitability and maximization of organizational human and financial resources.