HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Astound; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Astound is seeking an Human Resources Generalist to support a positive employee experience, advise leaders, and ensure compliance with employment laws. The role serves as a trusted advisor to employees and managers to foster a fair and engaging work environment.

The position emphasizes handling employee relations, investigations, and performance guidance, while partnering with HR and compliance teams. At Astound, you will contribute to an inclusive culture and comprehensive benefits while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR or employee relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels.
• Sound judgment and decision-making.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Relationship building and collaboration.
• Cultural awareness and inclusivity.
• Communication and influence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and leaders.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints, conflicts, and workplace concerns in a fair and timely manner.
• Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing employee relations programs, policies, and training.
• Partner with HR colleagues to analyze trends and recommend solutions that support engagement and retention.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations case documentation.
• Support workplace culture initiatives to foster inclusion, trust, and accountability.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams as needed on sensitive or complex cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Documentation

Relationship building

Influence

Cultural awareness

Problem solving

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

PHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Job description

Astound is seeking an Human Resources Generalist to support a positive employee experience, advise leaders, and ensure compliance with employment laws. The role serves as a trusted advisor to employees and managers to foster a fair and engaging work environment.

The position emphasizes handling employee relations, investigations, and performance guidance, while partnering with HR and compliance teams. At Astound, you will contribute to an inclusive culture and comprehensive benefits while