HR Generalist

Location: Huntersville, NC
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Salary: $65,000+
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start: ASAP
Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a growing organization within the cancer research and clinical trials industry. This position will handle a broad range of human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, performance management, training, and general HR administration.

The HR Generalist will also maintain employee records, support day-to-day business operations, and help ensure HR processes run efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring

• Write and post job descriptions
• Screen resumes and applications
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
• Coordinate interviews and feedback with hiring managers
• Prepare job offers and employment contracts

Onboarding

• Prepare new-hire documents and paperwork
• Set up employee files and HR systems
• Coordinate IT setup, including email, systems access, and equipment
• Provide employee handbooks and company policies
• Conduct new-hire orientation
• Coordinate employee training and introductions
• Ensure completion of required documentation, including:
  • I-9 and E-Verify
  • W-4 and NC tax forms
  • Direct deposit documentation
  • Required immunization documentation

Employee Relations

• Address employee questions and concerns
• Help resolve workplace conflicts
• Support managers with employee performance matters
• Conduct exit interviews
• Promote a positive workplace culture
• Assist with workplace investigations

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Maintain employee payroll records
• Coordinate with payroll providers
• Manage benefits enrollment, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and 401(k)
• Process medical, personal, and FMLA leave requests
• Track employee attendance
• Coordinate final payroll and benefits updates for departing employees

Compliance & Policies

• Support compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Maintain required workplace labor postings
• Update employee handbook policies and procedures
• Coordinate workplace safety training
• Support and conduct workplace investigations

Performance Management

• Coordinate employee performance review cycles
• Track employee goals and development plans
• Support managers with coaching and feedback processes
• Identify training and development needs

Training & Development

• Organize employee training programs
• Track certifications and required training
• Support leadership development initiatives
• Assist with employee career development planning

HR Administration

• Maintain HR databases and systems
• Prepare HR reports and analytics
• Maintain confidential employee files and documentation
• Support internal HR communications
• Coordinate company events and employee engagement activities
• Assist with general administrative responsibilities and special projects as needed

Offboarding

• Process employee resignations and terminations
• Conduct exit interviews
• Coordinate final payroll and benefits updates
• Collect company property
• Coordinate the disabling of system access and accounts
• Update HR records and employee status
• Document departure information and feedback