What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Direct Wire?
Human Resources Generalist
We’re looking for an HR Generalist who brings a solid foundation in HR best practices and a thoughtful, people-centered approach. This role supports a wide range of HR functions, with particular attention to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and backup payroll support.
The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach to their work and understands that every interaction with a team member matters. We are looking for someone who leads with care, handles sensitive matters with professionalism, and will champion our core values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support full-cycle recruitment and candidate coordination
- Triage and represent the company during on-site job fairs and external recruiting events
- Prepare and process all new hire paperwork
- Coordinate and lead new hire on-boarding and new hire orientation
- Oversees Learning Management System (LMS)
- Serve on the safety committee; support safety training and compliance initiatives
- Provide day-to-day employee relations support with professionalism and discretion
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
- Serve as backup to Payroll Administrator; assist with pre-payroll processing and timekeeping reviews
- Support HR audits, reporting, and internal compliance checks
- Coordinates employee events
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three plus years of progressive HR experience required
- SHRM-CP or PHR required
- Strong Microsoft Office skills - including Excel Pivot tables required
- Strong understanding of employment laws required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families starting on day one
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Coverage options for disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment
- Pet insurance
- Generous paid time off, wellness days for on-site roles, and paid holidays
Our Core Values
- Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.
- Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
- Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.
- Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well.
NOTE: This role requires travel between our Lancaster, PA and Denver, PA locations throughout the workweek. Reliable transportation is necessary.
Background check, drug screening and references required. Direct Wire participates with eVerify.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
