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Human Resources Generalist

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Position Description
The Human Resources Generalist administers day‑to‑day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS maintenance. This role ensures accurate execution of HR policies, employment practices, and regulatory requirements while serving as a primary point of contact for employee questions and issues. The HR Generalist supports managers with performance management processes, documentation, and employee actions, and contributes to maintaining a compliant, equitable, inclusive, and mission‑driven workplace.

The role is full-time, salary, exempt and reports to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. UWGLV has 90 employees and 30 non-employee staff. The workforce is non-unionized office professionals located mostly at the main Allentown location with approximately 20 employees embedded in public schools.

Work Experience and/or Education
  • SHRM or HRCI Human Resources certification & Associates or higher degree with a major in Human Resources required.
  • 1-plus years of paid working experience in any professional office setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package
In addition to the base pay and annual COLA increases this position is eligible for performance based annual bonuses which are typically 2%-4% of base pay. The benefits package includes subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid leave policy.

Work Location & Schedule
This position will report in person to our office in Allentown, PA on Thursdays and Fridays and work remotely Monday-Wednesday. There will be an occasional need to report to the office in person for meetings Monday-Wednesday (1-2x a month).

Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Life Insurance, Long term disability leave, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Flexible work schedule, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Paid time off, Bereavement leave, Student loan forgiveness program
Culture
With our organization, you will be working every day to ensure children succeed in school, families achieve self-sufficiency and seniors thrive in our community. We offer competitive salaries, opportunity for growth, the camaraderie of great co-workers and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
The Human Resources Generalist administers day‑to‑day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS maintenance. This role ensures accurate execution of HR policies, employment practices, and regulatory requirements while serving as a primary point of contact for employee questions and issues. The HR Generalist supports managers with performance management processes, documentation, and employee actions, and contributes to maintaining a compliant, equitable, inclusive, and mission‑driven workplace.
Requirements
SHRM or HRCI Human Resources certification
Associates or higher degree with a major in Human Resources
1-plus years of paid working experience in any professional office setting.
Happy to work in person at the UWGLV office on Thursdays and Fridays.
Not related to a current employee of UWGLV.
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley 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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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