Human Resources Generalist

Morales Professional, a morales group company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morales Professional is seeking an HR Generalist to support a growing financial services firm. As a key partner to the Head of HR, you’ll help build scalable people processes and maintain a high-performance culture in a heavily regulated environment.

You will lead employee relations, support talent acquisition activities, ensure compliance with FMLA/ADA/FLSA and Title VII, manage HRIS data, and drive onboarding and learning initiatives as the company scales.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience in regulated industries.
• Solid working knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Familiarity with financial industry hiring considerations is a plus.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support and investigations as needed.
• Partner with hiring managers on job descriptions and candidate experience.
• Ensure HR policies align with regulatory standards and maintain compliance.
• Manage HR operations: records, benefits, leave management, HRIS data integrity.
• Coordinate training initiatives and onboarding; support performance reviews.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employment law knowledge

HRIS: Rippling

HRIS: Lattice

HRIS: Greenhouse

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Job description

Seeking a driven and adaptable HR Generalist to support a growing financial services firm. As a key partner to the Head of HR, you’ll help build scalable people processes, maintain a high-performance culture, and ensure HR practices remain compliant in a heavily regulated industry. This opportunity is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys meaningful work across every area of HR.

What You’ll Do as an HR Generalist:

Employee Relations

• Act as a trusted, approachable resource for employees and managers across all levels of the organization.
• Lead workplace investigations with confidentiality, objectivity, and sound judgment.
• Support managers through performance management, corrective action, and termination processes.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, build job descriptions, and deliver a consistent, professional candidate experience.
• Manage offer negotiations, background screening, and pre‑employment requirements, including FINRA background checks and credit history reviews where applicable.

Compliance & Employment Law

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and Title VII.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and documentation align with financial industry regulatory standards.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on employment-related matters as needed.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Administer benefits programs, open enrollment, and leave management.
• Update and communicate HR policies and the employee handbook as laws and business needs evolve.
• Assist with HR reporting and people analytics for senior leadership.

Learning, Development & Onboarding

• Coordinate training initiatives, including required regulatory and ethics training.
• Support performance review cycles and identify development opportunities across the organization.
• Serve as a strategic day‑to‑day partner to the Head of HR, taking initiative on projects that advance the function.
• Contribute to workforce planning as the company scales.
• Represent HR with professionalism and credibility across all departments.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience; financial services, banking, fintech, or a similarly regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with financial industry hiring considerations is a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Rippling, Lattice, Greenhouse) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us:

Join a company at an exciting stage of growth, with opportunities to build programs from the ground up and grow alongside the business. You’ll have the autonomy to do meaningful work and the support of leadership that values HR as a true business partner.

At Morales Professional, we believe careers are more than jobs, they are opportunities to build better futures. As part of Morales Group, an award‑winning staffing and talent solutions organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional people with organizations where they can grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re looking for a company that values integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and people‑first leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to app