HR Generalist Job Description Template

Job Summary

Is the day-to-day engine of the people function. Supports the full employee lifecycle — recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and HR operations — while keeping practices compliant and the employee experience strong.

Essential Functions

1. Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, from job posting through offer
2. Run onboarding so new hires are welcomed, equipped, and set up for success
3. Administer benefits enrollment, leave requests, and personnel records accurately
4. Advise managers on performance issues, documentation, and employee relations matters
5. Support payroll inputs, HRIS data accuracy, and compliance reporting
6. Help implement HR policies and ensure consistent, fair application
7. Track HR metrics such as turnover and time-to-fill and share insights with leadership

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of HR experience across recruiting, employee relations, or HR operations
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour)
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust at all levels

Preferred:

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification
• HRIS experience (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, or BambooHR)

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience