Human Resources Generalist

London Approach; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an HR Generalist to join our fast-paced team. You will manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR compliance while supporting employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a growing organization. 3+ years in HR with hands-on recruiting across departments, experience with HRIS/ATS, and strong communication skills are

Qualifications

• 3+ years in human resources with recruiting and generalist responsibilities.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and levels.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and recruiting platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from postings to offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to plan staffing and recruitment strategies.
• Build pipelines via job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure positive candidate experience.
• Oversee pre-employment screenings and reference checks.
• Track time-to-fill metrics and hiring progress.
• Support onboarding, new hire orientation, and offboarding.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS data accurately.
• Assist with benefits administration and leave management.
• Support employee relations and escalation of sensitive matters.
• Contribute to performance management and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate HR communications and update handbooks.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

HR generalist

HRIS/ATS

Employee relations

Onboarding

Leave management

Policy compliance

Payroll support

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Generalist will play a key role in attracting and hiring talent while supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Philadelphia, PA (100% onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interviews, and offer coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and prioritize open positions
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Manage pre-employment screenings, reference checks, and background checks
• Track recruiting activity, time-to-fill metrics, and hiring progress
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, new hire orientation, employee changes, and offboarding
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and confidential documentation
• Assist with benefits administration, employee inquiries, leave management, and other HR programs
• Support employee relations matters by addressing concerns, documenting issues, and escalating sensitive matters as appropriate
• Assist with performance management, employee engagement, retention initiatives, and policy implementation
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Coordinate HR communications, maintain employee handbooks and policies, and support internal HR initiatives
• Assist with payroll-related changes, timekeeping, and employee data updates as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in human resources, with hands-on recruiting and generalist responsibilities
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and job levels
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration
• Familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and recruiting platforms
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HR reporting
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees, candidates, and hiring managers