Job Title: HR Generalist Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Generalist to manage a broad range of human resource functions within our organization. This role is instrumental in shaping our people strategy, fostering a thriving workplace culture, and driving organizational growth. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional critical thinking skills, a relentless pursuit of effectiveness, and a passion for elevating lives through impactful HR initiatives. This individual will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, engagement, and excellence in HR operations. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Hiring: Partner with hiring managers to manage all aspects of the hiring process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, working with recruiters, and job fairs. Onboarding: Develop and implement new employee orientation programs to ensure smooth transitions. Employee Relations: Serve as the point of contact for employee concerns regarding PTO, benefits, payroll, FSA, life updates, and general inquiries while fostering a positive work environment. Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide feedback, and address performance concerns, including corrective actions and counseling. Employee Engagement & Culture: Drive employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, to cultivate a high-performance culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and retention. Training & Development: Identify training needs, coordinate development programs, and support employees' professional growth. Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while assisting in policy development and enforcement. Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits plans, including health insurance, retirement accounts, and leave policies. Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing and related administrative tasks. Data & HR Systems Management: Manage, update, and monitor HR data, systems, and reports to ensure accurate record-keeping. Succession Planning: Develop recruiting strategies and succession plans for critical positions to support long-term growth. Exit Process Management: Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Other Duties: Participate in HR administrative meetings, develop department goals and objectives, and perform additional duties as assigned. Education & Experience: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience preferred (or 2 years of administrative/office management experience with 1 year in HR). Required Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. High level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.