Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

The Human resources Generalist manages a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, recruitment, and performance management.

Essential Functions:

• Support day-to-day HR operations and serve as a point of contact for employees and managers
• Manage timecards and process bi-weekly payroll
• Manage imputed wages for expatriates on visas
• Administer employment-based immigration and global mobility programs, including H-1B, TN, E-3, L-1, and other visa sponsorships, expatriate assignments, work authorization renewals, and immigration compliance while partnering with external legal counsel, government agencies, managers, and employees to ensure timely, accurate case management.
• Audits payroll/process/edits for each period
• Administer employee orientation programs to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into the company culture and understand policies and procedures.
• Oversee employee evaluation processes, provide guidance on performance management systems and facilitate regular feedback sessions
• Manage benefits administration, including health plans, retirement programs, workers' compensation claims, and FMLA leave requests
• Administer and support full-cycle recruitment (job postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding)
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and HR best practices
• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Maintain and update employee records, Paylocity data, and personnel files
• Assist with performance management processes, including reviews and coaching support
• Coordinate and support training and development initiatives
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting to support decision-making
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning and organizational changes
• Participate in sustainability strategies that directly support specific SDGs
• Work with all departments to embed sustainable practices into daily operations
• Engage all employees to raise awareness and drive participation in sustainability efforts
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and a positive workplace culture
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and documentation
• Participating in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Knowledge of general human resources policies and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the company’s payroll system, Paylocity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Education/Experience

• BS/BA degree in Human resources or Business Administration
• 5+ years of proven experience as an HR Generalist.