HR Generalist

Techstra Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Hands-on experience across accounting

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Techstra Solutions is seeking an organized, people-focused HR Generalist to help build a scalable, employee-focused HR function in Pittsburgh. You will work closely with the Head of HR across the employee lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in operations, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and compliance.

In the short term, you will ensure day-to-day HR processes run smoothly and take administrative responsibilities off the Head of HR.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR (HR Generalist or similar).
• Working knowledge of core HR processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR administrative processes and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate onboarding, pre-employment checks, and onboarding activities.
• Oversee new hire orientation and explain policies, benefits, and resources.
• Support employee relations, investigations, and performance concerns.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, leave programs, compliance, and HR audits.
• Help document scalable HR processes and support continuous improvement.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

HR operations

Onboarding

Employee relations

HRIS proficiency

Office/Google tools

Tools

HRIS

HR technology

Job description

Role Overview

Techstra Solutions is seeking an organized, people-focused, and highly motivated HR Generalist to join our growing team and help build a scalable, employee-focused HR function.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is early in their career and looking to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time. You'll work closely with the Head of HR across the employee lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, compliance, and HR programs.

In the short term, your primary focus will be ensuring that our day-to-day HR processes run smoothly and taking administrative and employee-support responsibilities off the Head of HR's plate. As you gain experience and demonstrate capability, your role will expand into more complex HR responsibilities and ownership of HR programs and processes.

This is a role where you can grow with the company. We're looking for someone who doesn't want to do the same thing forever, someone who is curious, asks questions, looks for ways to improve things, and is excited to build their HR career alongside a growing organization.

HR Operations & Administration

• Own day-to-day HR administrative processes and ensure employee information and records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Coordinate new hire paperwork, pre-employment requirements, background and reference checks, and other onboarding activities.
• Manage the new hire onboarding process from offer acceptance through the employee's first days with the company.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and help employees understand company policies, benefits, systems, and resources.
• Coordinate employee status changes, transfers, promotions, and other lifecycle events.
• Support offboarding activities, including documentation, system updates, and exit processes.
• Maintain HR calendars, trackers, and other operational tools.
• Prepare routine HR reports and assist with HR data and reporting.
• Help ensure HR processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.

Employee Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employees with routine HR questions and requests.
• Help employees navigate HR processes, policies, benefits, payroll questions, and other general HR matters.
• Handle routine employee issues independently and elevate more complex or sensitive matters appropriately.
• Partner with the Head of HR on employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, and other situations requiring additional HR expertise.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting activities and interview logistics.
• Support the recruiting and offer process as needed.
• Conduct reference checks and coordinate pre-employment activities.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the candidate and new hire experience.

HR Programs & Compliance

• Support administration of benefits, leave programs, performance management, and other HR programs.
• Assist with annual HR activities, including benefits enrollment, performance cycles, compliance requirements, and employee communications.
• Help maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee resources.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Assist with HR audits and other compliance-related projects.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve HR processes.
• Help document and build scalable HR processes as the company grows.
• Take ownership of projects and processes as your knowledge and experience develop.
• Partner with the Head of HR on special projects and strategic HR initiatives.
• Gradually take on more complex HR responsibilities based on your interests, strengths, and development.
• Bring ideas to the table - we want someone who sees an opportunity to make something better and is willing to help make it happen.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, curious, and genuinely interested in building a career in HR.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of core HR processes and practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask questions or elevate an issue.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and HR technology.
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

We Especially Value

• Someone who is hungry to grow their HR career.
• Someone who enjoys being the person who makes sure things get done.
• Someone who is comfortable with both administrative work and working directly with people.
• Someone who naturally looks for ways to make processes easier and more efficient.
• Someone who isn't afraid to ask, 'Why do we do it this way?'
• Someone who can take direction but also develop the confidence to eventually operate independently.
• Someone who wants to learn from an experienced HR leader and progressively take on more responsibility.
• Someone who understands that great HR is both people-focused and operationally excellent.

What We Offer

• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) and/or retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting
• Supportive team environment

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.