HR Generalist

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. is seeking an HR Generalist to support a broad range of HR functions, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance.

You will serve as a key resource for employees and managers, helping ensure HR practices align with company goals and legal requirements. The role emphasizes collaboration with the HR Director and HR Manager, data integrity in HR systems, and active participation in training, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2-5+ years in human resources or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with major HRIS platforms (ADP Vantage preferred).
• Knowledge of HR and payroll compliance requirements (e.g., EEO-1, FLSA, ACA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director and HR Manager with key department initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
• Audit benefits and support open enrollment periods.
• Provide payroll help desk support during outages and payroll processing days.
• Address employee relations issues and advise on HR policies.
• Assist with performance management processes, evaluations, and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate employee training and professional development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation for management.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

ADP Vantage

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting a wide range of human resource functions, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, training, and HR policy implementation. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers while helping ensure HR practices align with company goals and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Director and HR Manager with key department initiatives.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
• Audit benefits leading into open enrollment and periodically throughout the year.
• Support payroll by providing help desk support during system outages and on payroll processing days, as needed.
• Address employee relations issues and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with performance management processes, including evaluations and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate employee training and professional development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation for management.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of human resources, business administration or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with major HRIS platforms (ADP Vantage preferred).
• Knowledge of HR and payroll compliance requirements (e.g., EEO-1, FLSA, ACA) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.