HR Generalist: People Ops, Benefits & Compliance

Sterling Search Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Search Partners client seeks an organized, proactive HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy management across the organization. This role partners with leadership to promote a positive workplace culture and ensure compliant HR practices.

You will maintain confidential files, administer benefits, coordinate onboarding and offboarding, manage performance processes, and help with HR compliance and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills across levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Maintain employee documentation, certifications, and required compliance records.
• Assist leadership with HR-related projects and organizational initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding process for new employees, prepare and maintain new-hire documentation.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment screenings.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and ensure understanding of policies and benefits.
• Manage employee offboarding processes, including exit documentation and exit interviews.
• Promote a positive employee experience throughout employment lifecycle.
• Administer employee benefits programs and enrollment changes.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions and liaise with brokers/providers.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and communicate benefit updates.
• Maintain benefits records and processing timelines.
• Serve as resource for HR policies, workplace concerns, and employee questions.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters.
• Coordinate performance reviews and employee development initiatives.
• Support engagement, retention, and recognition programs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Search Partners client seeks an organized, proactive HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy management across the organization. This role partners with leadership to promote a positive workplace culture and ensure compliant HR practices.

You will maintain confidential files, administer benefits, coordinate onboarding and offboarding, manage performance processes, and help with HR compliance and risk