HR Generalist

Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day human resources needs of John R. White Company, Inc. This role emphasizes hands-on execution across employee policy, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee relations and development, while supporting leadership with practical guidance and maintaining a strong company culture. The role operates independently and reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including offer letters, new hire paperwork, exits, and coordination of final pay and COBRA/benefits.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; ensure consistent application and ongoing updates.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws; flag risk areas and provide practical recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee data, reporting, and documentation.
• Support recruiting and staffing efforts including job descriptions, postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Guide managers in creating internal development plans and growth trajectories for departments.
• Process payrolls which include bi-weekly, quarterly bonuses, and other ad hoc payments as necessary and record necessary entries.
• Record payroll & benefit related accruals including compensation, 401k, taxes, quarterly bonuses, and profit sharing.
• Administer company benefits programs, including Open Enrollment, ongoing enrollments and changes, broker coordination, and employee inquiries.
• Support compensation benchmarking, pay range development, and annual compensation and performance review processes in partnership with the CFO.
• Produce annual total compensation statements.
• Track and report on basic HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, PTO usage, and benefits participation, as needed for leadership decision-making.
• Address employee relations matters, including employee complaints, performance documentation support, and internal investigations as required.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, company events, recognition programs, and new hire integration activities.

Experience and Education

• 4+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized organization.
• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Experience operating independently in a hands-on HR role with limited administrative support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.