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HR Generalist supporting day-to-day HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. Collaborating across departments to provide high-quality HR support aligned with American Forests’ mission.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Post job openings on internal and external job boards
- Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
- Conduct initial phone screenings and candidate outreach
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates
- Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation
- Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment activities
- Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees
- Facilitate orientation and ensure completion of required documentation
- Assist with employee benefits enrollment and changes
- Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions
- Coordinate annual open enrollment activities
- Liaise with benefits vendors and resolve routine issues and perform periodic audits
- Maintain benefits records and documentation
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Partner with the VP of HR to update policies, procedures, and the employee handbook annually
- Process payroll submissions and payroll-related changes
- Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
- Assist employees with payroll-related questions
- Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
- Assist with compliance reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Perform other HR administrative duties as needed
Requirements:
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2-3 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, or related areas
- Knowledge of basic HR practices and employment regulations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Experience using HRIS, Office365 (specifically Word, Power Point and Excel), payroll, and applicant tracking systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is preferred
- Current HR Certification is preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Parental bonding leave
- Bereavement leave
- Military leave
- 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
- Technology stipend
- Pet benefits
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