HR Generalist

Emerson Personnel Group Inc.; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Onsite position

Job summary

Emerson Personnel Group Inc. in Telford, PA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist with manufacturing experience to support a broad range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HRIS management, and lifecycle activities.

This onsite role balances strategic initiatives with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment. Salary up to $90,000 with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, leave management, and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and offering processes.
• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as a resource on benefits plans, enrollment, and claims.
• Manage employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, and other leaves.
• Maintain HRIS data, assist with payroll processing and compliance activities, and ensure labor law postings are updated.
• Participate in special HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HRIS management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Job description

Telford , Pennsylvania Direct Hire Aug 28, 2026

Position Overview

Our client in Telford is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist, with manufacturing experience,to support a broad range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HRIS management, and employee lifecycle activities. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping ensure HR programs, policies, and processes are administered effectively while supporting a positive employee experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Salary to 90k with excellent benefits - onsiteposition.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating the offer process.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities and facilitate employee orientation programs.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, networking events, and recruiting initiatives.
• Monitor recruiting activity and hiring metrics to support continuous process improvement.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefit plans, eligibility, enrollment, claims, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and support employee communication initiatives related to benefits programs.
• Act as liaison between employees and benefit providers to assist with issue resolution and escalations.
• Support administration of retirement savings programs and related employee communications.

Leave Administration & Employee Support

• Manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, personal leaves, and related documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and workplace programs.
• Assist with employee relations matters while promoting compliance and consistency in policy application.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, performance management programs, and other HR-related projects.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, including employee status changes, compensation updates, organizational changes, and personnel documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing activities and HRIS administration as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Coordinate audits, reporting requirements, and compliance activities, including I-9 audits, EEO reporting, benefits audits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support employee lifecycle transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, separations, and workforce adjustments.
• Maintain required labor law postings, HR procedures, and compliance documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to HR programs and processes.
• Support departmental goals and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant exposure to recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, leave management, and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments is preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.
• Strong HRIS experience, including workforce management and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience working with recruiting platforms and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and similar technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR-related software applications.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.