Human Resources Generalist

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR needs, including policy execution, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, and employee development. The role reports to the CFO and supports leadership while maintaining a strong, positive culture.

Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding, HR policy upkeep, HRIS data accuracy, recruiting support, and payroll processing, with a focus on compliance and strategic development for departments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Experience operating independently in a hands-on HR role with limited administrative support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding including offer letters, new hire paperwork, exits, and final pay and COBRA/benefits.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; ensure updates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; flag risk areas and provide recommendations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the HRIS, ensuring accurate data, reporting, and documentation.
• Support recruiting and staffing including job descriptions, postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offers.
• Guide managers in creating internal development plans and growth trajectories for departments.
• Process payrolls including bi-weekly, quarterly bonuses, and other ad hoc payments; record entries.
• Record payroll & benefit accruals including compensation, 401k, taxes, bonuses, and profit sharing.
• Administer benefits programs, including Open Enrollment, enrollments, changes, broker coordination, and inquiries.
• Support compensation benchmarking, pay range development, and annual compensation and performance review processes with the CFO.
• Produce annual total compensation statements.
• Track HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, PTO usage, and benefits participation.
• Address employee relations matters, including complaints, performance documentation, and internal investigations.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, company events, recognition programs, and new hire integration activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Recruiting

HR compliance

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day human resources needs of the company. This role emphasizes hands-on execution across employee policy, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee relations and development, while supporting leadership with practical guidance and maintaining a strong company culture. The role operates independently and reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including offer letters, new hire paperwork, exits, and coordination of final pay and COBRA/benefits.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; ensure consistent application and ongoing updates.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws; flag risk areas and provide practical recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee data, reporting, and documentation.
• Support recruiting and staffing efforts including job descriptions, postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Guide managers in creating internal development plans and growth trajectories for departments.
• Process payrolls which include bi-weekly, quarterly bonuses, and other ad hoc payments as necessary and record necessary entries.
• Record payroll & benefit related accruals including compensation, 401k, taxes, quarterly bonuses, and profit sharing.
• Administer company benefits programs, including Open Enrollment, ongoing enrollments and changes, broker coordination, and employee inquiries.
• Support compensation benchmarking, pay range development, and annual compensation and performance review processes in partnership with the CFO.
• Produce annual total compensation statements.
• Track and report on basic HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, PTO usage, and benefits participation, as needed for leadership decision-making.
• Address employee relations matters, including employee complaints, performance documentation support, and internal investigations as required.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, company events, recognition programs, and new hire integration activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized organization.
• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Experience operating independently in a hands-on HR role with limited administrative support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful basis.