HR Generalist / Full Time / On-Site / M-F

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills Retirement Community in Easley, SC, part of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and leaders in building a strong workplace culture.

In this role, you will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration, partnering with the Community HR Director to drive retention and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience in healthcare or service industry preferred.
• Knowledge of HR laws and best practices.
• HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for employees and leaders.
• Conduct background checks and coordinate new hire orientation.
• Assist retention initiatives and track recruiting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and employee information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

2+ years HR experience

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about people, building strong workplace cultures, and making a meaningful impact every day? At Foothills Retirement Community, a premier senior living community, we believe our team members are the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and engaging Human Resources Generalist to support our employees and leaders while helping create an exceptional workplace where team members can thrive.

What You'll Do

As our HR Generalist, you'll serve as a trusted resource for employees while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Review, screen, schedule, coordinate applicants through the hiring process
• Conduct background checks on candidates
• Schedule and coordinate orientation for new employees.
• Assist the Community HR Director in retention efforts.
• Post and manage the job vacancies in HRIS.
• Maintain an accurate, organized, and detailed candidate database.

Retention

• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience.
• Help drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Track recruiting metrics and produce recruiting reports to the Community HR Director and ED.
• Coordinate with greater local community resources to attract applicants, post jobs and attend job fairs.

General

• Assist employees and leaders with HR-related questions, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Community Director of HR on employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Coordinate HR compliance activities and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with workers' compensation, leave administration, and workplace safety programs.
• Prepare reports, audits, and other HR documentation as needed.
• Maintain applicant, candidate, and employee confidentiality.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of human resources experience.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or a service-oriented environment preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) a plus.

Skills for Success

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity a plus).