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HR Generalist

The Forest at Duke
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at The Forest at Duke?

COME THRIVE WITH US!

The Forest at Duke is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our team and contribute to driving HR excellence.

 

About The Forest at Duke

For over 30 years, The Forest at Duke's team has provided a caring, responsible community that fosters the independence of residents of retirement age by enhancing their capability to lead purposeful, active, healthy and secure lives.

 

As an HR Generalist and a Forest Team Member, you'll help support this mission by providing support in the HR functional areas of benefits administration, employee appreciation and recognition, employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, orientation, performance management, FMLA, leave, and workers’ compensation. Additionally, this position provides collaborative human resources partnership that enhances our team member experience.

 

What we're looking for in our next Team Member...

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. A combination of relevant education and experience can be substituted in place of a Bachelor's degree.
  • 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience in healthcare or senior living environments.
  • PHR, SHRM-CP certification preferred or commitment to obtain within 12 months.
  • Hands-on experience in benefits administration, employee appreciation and recognition, employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, orientation, performance management, FMLA, leave, and workers’ compensation.
  • Experience providing HR support to a diverse workforce of hourly and salaried employees.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills at all organizational levels.
  • Experience with HRIS systems and HR analytics for data-driven decision making.
  • Ability to partner effectively with department leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to improve HR processes, ensure follow-through on tasks, and handle multiple HR functions effectively.
  • Mission-driven commitment to healthcare and senior living excellence.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred).

 

If this sounds like you, then keep reading!

 

What you're looking for in your next Employer...

  • A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
  • Competitive salary reflecting generalist responsibilities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement planning.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to contribute to HR excellence with measurable impact during organizational growth.
  • Mission-driven culture where your work directly impacts goals that advance the mission.
  • Collaborative work environment supporting The Forest Way principles.

...and so much more!

 

If you've got what it takes to become one of our newest Team Members, we'd like to hear from you!

 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and explore their interests and background.

 

The recruitment and selection process consists of several interviews:

  1. Virtual Screening Interview
  2. HR Team Interview
  3. Cross-Functional Team Interview

Additionally, all final candidates must have successful professional reference checks.

Search conducted by CoreStrategy HR Solutions.

 

The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected characteristics.

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