HR Generalist

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist manages full-cycle recruitment, payroll administration, and benefits coordination to support the organization’s workforce needs. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient HR operations while partnering with leadership and employees across the employee lifecycle.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria.
• Conduct reference checks and coordinate pre-employment processes
• Facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation
• Track recruiting metrics and support workforce planning initiatives.

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll accurately and timely in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain payroll records, audits, and reconciliations.
• Manage timekeeping systems and address discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.

Benefit Administration

• Serve as point of contact for employee benefit inquiries
• Coordinate open enrollment and new hire benefit enrollments.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support policy implementation and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Support audits and reporting requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred 
• At least 3 years of full life cycle recruiting experience required.
• Extensive interviewing and sourcing experience with a strong record of success, filling positions at all levels of the organization
• SHRM-CP certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite and ADP. 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant Labor Laws is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of measles vaccination or updated titers prior to initial contact with animals.  
• Current results of TB testing or be tested prior to initial contact with animals. Annual tuberculosis screening is required of all employees.
• Employees may occasionally need to lift and /or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to operate office equipment. 
• Personnel must be able to carry out the essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.