About the Role
The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing day-to-day human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR administration. This role ensures smooth HR processes and supports both employees and management in achieving organisational goals.
Key Activities
Applies foundational knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, labour regulations, and compliance requirements to support HR processes and ensure adherence to applicable legal standards
Sources, identifies, and evaluates candidates through initial and first-round interviews to assess qualifications and culture fit, providing recommendations to the hiring manager for final consideration
Maintains and updates the applicant tracking system (ATS) by accurately recording candidate status, interview feedback, and hiring decisions to ensure a seamless and organised recruitment process.
Assists employees by calculating pay, distributing checks, and maintaining records.
Maintains human resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking vacation, sick, and personal time.
Orients new employees by providing orientation information packets; reviewing company policies; gathering withholding and other payroll information; explaining and obtaining signatures for benefit programs.
Assists in verifying employee hours worked by cross-referencing timecards with supervisor approvals and flagging any inconsistencies for review.
Helps track and record employee status changes, such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate updates, to ensure payroll records remain current
Ensure timecards are complete and signed off by employees and supervisors; Assist in answering payroll questions and providing support to associates by resolving individual payroll issues, conveying information, etc
Assists in generating and distributing wage statements to employees upon request, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain benefit information, files, and records to provide an up-to-date reference
Supports the administration of employee benefit plans, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, and responding to general benefit inquiries
Participates in HR projects and employee engagement initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement efforts under the direction of senior HR leadership.
Delivers general HR administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, filing, and correspondence, to ensure the efficient operation of the HR department.
Preferred Skills
Multiple priority management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in HR or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of HR practices and labour laws.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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