HR Generalist: Hands-On Growth in People Operations

techstrasolutions; 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) and retirement benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Hands‑on experience across HR

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Techstra Solutions is seeking an organized HR Generalist to help build a scalable, employee-focused HR function. You’ll work with the Head of HR across the employee lifecycle, handling HR operations, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and compliance.

The role starts with day-to-day HR processes, expanding to more complex responsibilities as you grow with the company. You will own onboarding, HRIS maintenance, reporting, and confidentiality while collaborating with hiring managers and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or similar role.
• 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 escrow an issue.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and HR technology.
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 escrow 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Organized

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Independent

Proactive learning

People-focused

HR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

HRIS

HR technology

Job description

Techstra Solutions is seeking an organized HR Generalist to help build a scalable, employee-focused HR function. You’ll work with the Head of HR across the employee lifecycle, handling HR operations, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and compliance.

The role starts with day-to-day HR processes, expanding to more complex responsibilities as you grow with the company. You will own onboarding, HRIS maintenance, reporting, and confidentiality while collaborating with hiring managers and