HR & Talent Acquisition Generalist

Position Summary

The Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process while supporting a wide range of human resources functions. This position plays a critical role in attracting top talent, enhancing candidate experience, supporting employee engagement, ensuring policy compliance, handling employee relations issues, and assisting managers with HR-related needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-focused, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly.

Essential Job Functions

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Approximately 50%)

· Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for hourly, salaried, and management positions.

· Develop and maintain recruiting pipelines using job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and community outreach.

· Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.

· Conduct phone screens and initial interviews.

· Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.

· Schedule and participate in hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting campaigns.

· Extend employment offers and coordinate the pre-employment process.

· Monitor background checks, drug screens, and onboarding requirements.

· Maintain applicant tracking records and ensure recruiting compliance.

· Develop recruiting strategies to reduce time-to-fill and improve candidate quality.

· Build relationships with schools, workforce agencies, and community organizations.

· Assist with employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.

Human Resources Generalist (Approximately 50%)

· Serve as a resource for employees regarding company policies, benefits, and employment practices.

· Assist managers with employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality.

· Support new hire orientation and onboarding.

· Assist with investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.

· Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.

· Assist with performance management initiatives.

· Support benefits enrollment and employee questions.

· Assist with leave administration including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

· Prepare HR reports and recruiting metrics.

· Support employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

· Assist with training and development initiatives.

· Participate in special HR projects assigned.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of 3-5 years of recruiting experience.

· Minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience/employee relations.

· Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

· Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time management abilities.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.

Preferred

· Experience in retail, convenience store, hospitality, or multi-location operations.

· Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS.

· Experience recruiting for high-volume hourly positions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

· Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Strong customer service mindset.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to collaborate across departments.

· Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

· Ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

· Ability to travel to company locations, job fairs, recruiting events, and training as needed.

· Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.