Human Resources Generalist
Bowling Green, KY
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Classification: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist provides support across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration. This role assists with day-to-day HR activities, ensures accurate recordkeeping, and delivers quality service to employees and managers.
Key Responsibilities:
Classification: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist provides support across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration. This role assists with day-to-day HR activities, ensures accurate recordkeeping, and delivers quality service to employees and managers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Post job openings, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews.
- Assist with new hire paperwork, orientation, and onboarding processes.
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment records.
- Employee Support
- Serve as a point of contact for general HR inquiries from employees and supervisors.
- Provide information on company policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Support employee engagement and recognition activities.
- HR Administration & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and HR databases.
- Prepare and process HR documents such as employment letters, status changes, and benefit enrollments.
- Assist with timekeeping and payroll processing as needed.
- Compliance & Policy Support
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Assist with compliance reporting and audits.
- Help communicate and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Training & Development Support
- Schedule and coordinate training sessions for employees.
- Track participation and maintain training records.
- Other Duties
- Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
- Requires occasional physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with HRIS systems a plus.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- Internship or prior administrative experience in HR or office support preferred but not required.
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