HR Generalist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused HR Generalist who is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful career opportunities and creating exceptional employee experiences from day one. This role plays a key part in leading recruitment efforts, coordinating onboarding and orientation programs, and ensuring new employees feel welcomed, prepared, and engaged as they begin their journey with our organization. In addition to talent acquisition and new hire integration, the HR Generalist will support employee relations, benefits administration, training coordination, employee engagement initiatives, leave and attendance tracking, and employee records management. As a trusted resource for employees and leaders, this individual will help communicate organizational policies, ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture throughout the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating offer letters.
• Conduct phone screenings and assist with interview processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking system and ensure timely updates throughout the recruitment process.
• Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork, background checks, and pre-employment screens are completed.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions and ensure proper integration of employees into the company culture.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure a smooth onboarding experience, including equipment setup, access to systems, and workspace preparation.
• Serve as the point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes, ensuring timely communication of eligibility.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party administrators to manage benefits programs and resolve any issues.
• Administer leave programs (e.g., FMLA, disability) and track employee participation in benefits.
• Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews, collecting company property, and completing separation documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of benefits termination, and COBRA notices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on relevant employment laws and regulations to ensure the company’s compliance.
• Assist with various HR projects, including policy development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role with a focus on recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred. 
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and benefit programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
• Must pass drug screening as required. 
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 

• The job typically follows regular office hours, which may include standard business hours from Monday to Friday. However, flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate operational needs, such as attending meetings or handling urgent matters outside regular hours.
• The job involves primarily sedentary work, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation to perform administrative tasks, manage communications, and coordinate schedules.
• Extensive use of computers and office equipment is essential for tasks such as drafting documents, managing databases, sending emails, and scheduling appointments. This requires proficient typing skills and the ability to operate office software efficiently.
• Tasks such as typing, filing, organizing documents, and operating office equipment require good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Strong visual and auditory abilities are essential for reading and reviewing documents, communicating effectively, and engaging in face-to-face or virtual meetings.

If you enjoy building relationships, finding and attracting top talent, and creating positive onboarding experiences that set employees up for success, we encourage you to apply! This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape the employee experience from recruitment through employment while supporting a collaborative and engaging workplace culture. We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to the growth and success of both our employees and organization. We look forward to learning how your experience, energy, and dedication to human resources can strengthen our team!

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Jones-Hamilton Co. and the employee and is subject to change by Jones-Hamilton Co. as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Jones-Hamilton Co. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.