HR Generalist

CFS; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, Canonsburg, PA is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to drive our campus recruiting program and develop training initiatives that support both new and existing employees. The role combines recruiting, onboarding, training, and HR administration to strengthen the overall employee experience.

You will build relationships with colleges and universities, coordinate career events, and partner with leaders to ensure effective talent development and engagement across the campus and local programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in HR, campus recruiting, talent acquisition, training and development is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with students and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the campus recruiting program from strategy to execution.
• Coordinate campus events, fairs, internships and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Develop training materials and facilitate onboarding and development programs.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast needs and support selection of interns and graduates.
• Evaluate recruiting effectiveness and track metrics to improve outcomes.
• Assist with onboarding, HR administration and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support internal communications and programs that promote a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Campus recruiting

Training & development

Employee engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR GENERALIST

Canonsburg, PA (Hybrid)

$70,000- $85,000

We are seeking a motivated, people-oriented HR Generalist to join our team and play a key role in developing talent, strengthening employee engagement, and supporting the overall employee experience. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of our campus recruiting program, build relationships with colleges and universities, and create meaningful training and development initiatives that support both new and existing employees.

The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, and comfortable taking an idea from concept to execution. This individual will have the opportunity to make the campus recruiting program their own, identify new ways to attract emerging talent, and develop training programs that help employees grow and succeed. In addition to recruiting and training responsibilities, this role will support a variety of HR functions, including onboarding, employee engagement, and general HR administration.

Overview Of The Hr Generalist Role

• Take ownership of the campus recruiting program, developing and implementing strategies to attract, engage, and hire early-career talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, career services departments, professors, student organizations, and campus career centers.
• Coordinate career fairs, on-campus recruiting events, networking opportunities, internship programs, and other initiatives designed to build a strong pipeline of future talent.
• Develop creative approaches to employer branding and campus engagement to increase awareness of career opportunities and strengthen the organization's presence at local colleges and universities.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify entry-level talent needs, coordinate interviews, and support the selection and hiring process for interns, recent graduates, and other candidates.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of campus recruiting efforts, track key metrics, and recommend improvements to strengthen the program and hiring outcomes.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate employee training programs, including new-hire orientation, onboarding, professional development, and ongoing learning initiatives.
• Assess training needs by partnering with department leaders and employees to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Create and maintain training materials, presentations, job aids, and other resources to support employee learning and development.
• Coordinate training schedules, maintain completion records, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through employee feedback and performance outcomes.
• Support the development of career growth opportunities, mentorship initiatives, and programs that encourage continuous learning and internal advancement.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, internal communications, and activities that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee documentation, HR records management, and offboarding.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, compliance initiatives, and other general human resources responsibilities as needed.
• Partner with leadership and department managers on special projects and process improvements that enhance HR operations and the overall employee experience.

Preferred Qualifications For The Hr Generalist

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in human resources, campus recruiting, talent acquisition, training and development, or a related function.
• Experience coordinating recruiting events, developing training materials, facilitating presentations, or managing employee development initiatives is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, educational institutions, employees, and leadership.
• Creative, self-motivated approach with the ability to develop new ideas and independently manage projects from planning through execution.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable presenting information, facilitating training sessions, and engaging with groups of varying sizes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.