What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Nation Safe Drivers?
Nation Safe Drivers is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This individual will handle a wide variety of HR functions, ensuring employees receive timely support and that HR processes run smoothly and consistently. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to deepen HR expertise across core functional areas, including employee relations, recruiting support, benefits administration, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs
Recruitment & Talent Management
- Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate evaluation
- Support offer processes, background checks, and pre-employment documentation and assessments
- Maintain applicant tracking systems within HRIS
- Draft, review, and maintain accurate job descriptions to ensure alignment with role responsibilities and compliance requirements
- Assist with internal transfers, promotions, and workforce movement documentation
HR Operations & Compliance
- Stay current on HR technology and best practices to optimize HRIS functionality and improve HR processes
- Draft, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational needs
- Support policy rollout, communication, and training to ensure consistent understanding and application across the organization
- Support compliance initiatives including audits, reporting, policy updates, and required trainings
- Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and trend analysis related to employee data and HR metrics
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and general inquiries
- Support annual open enrollment planning and execution
- Administer and track employee leaves in accordance with company policy and applicable laws (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, STD, parental leave, etc.)
- Coordinate with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues and ensure accurate administration
- Support and participate in employee relations investigations in partnership with HR leadership
- Lead orientation processes to ensure a positive and compliant new hire experience
- Support compensation review cycles, job changes, and documentation
- Coordinate HR-led training, including compliance, manager development, and systems training
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or HR Specialist role
- Foundational understanding of employment law and HR best practices
- Experience with HRIS systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a mid-size or fast-growing organization
- Prior exposure to employee relations discussions or investigations
- Familiarity with recruiting platforms and HR reporting tools
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification (or working toward one)
What NSD can provide:
- Excellent Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability Options, paid parental leave, as well as Paid Vacation Days, Sick Days, Holidays and PTO. Pet Insurance too!
- Competitive compensation and a family-friendly work schedule
- Excellent Corporate Culture: Social Events, Recognition Luncheons, Family Days, and Holiday Celebrations
- Long-standing reputation for promoting from within -- great opportunity for a promising career path
**NSD maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nation Safe Drivers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.