HR Generalist
Morgantown, WV

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic and results-driven HR Generalist to join our thriving team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the employee experience, providing comprehensive HR support across every stage of the employee lifecycle. We’re seeking a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills who is passionate about fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. This role is based onsite at a vibrant Morgantown, WV office, where you’ll be an integral part of our growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Benefits & Wellness: Manage and oversee employee benefits, leave of absence, and accommodation programs. Ensure seamless handling of worker’s compensation, unemployment claims, and employment verifications while collaborating with vendors to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Payroll & Compliance: Take charge of payroll processing with precision, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining accurate records, and swiftly addressing payroll discrepancies.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead the onboarding experience, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews. Maintain accuracy and compliance in HRIS data entry and conduct regular audits.
• Talent Acquisition: Drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including crafting compelling job postings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, conducting background and reference checks, and extending offers.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, safeguarding our organization against compliance risks.
• HR Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to meaningful HR projects and initiatives such as performance management, employee engagement, and training and development, all aimed at enhancing the employee experience.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take on additional duties as needed, supporting the broader HR function and contributing to a dynamic workplace.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Certification: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. While SHRM or HRCI certification is desirable, it’s not mandatory.
• Experience: At least 3+ years in a hands-on HR role, with a strong foundation in HR operations and a keen understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software. Experience with payroll administration is a plus.
• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work autonomously while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Organization & Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of performing light work, including lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally, and engaging in repetitive tasks that require manual dexterity, visual acuity, and other physical activities as needed.
• Office Skills: Comfortable operating standard office and computer equipment.

Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions will make a tangible impact. If you’re passionate about HR and ready to take on a role that offers both challenge and fulfillment, we’d love to hear from you!