Human Resources Generalist

Essent; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Essent Group Ltd. in Radnor, PA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with managers and drive end-to-end HR processes.

You'll recruit, onboard, administer payroll and benefits, manage HRIS and ATS, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role focuses on data accuracy, employee relations, and continuous improvement of HR programs in a fully in-office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field with 5+ years HR experience.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices in recruitment, payroll, compensation, and employee relations.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ATS, HRIS, payroll, and time & attendance systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well as an individual contributor and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire qualified applicants.
• Post positions to internal and external job boards and maintain ATS.
• Prepare requisitions and offers; manage background checks and screenings.
• Conduct new hire orientation, exit interviews, and training sessions.
• Process personnel changes and maintain HR data integrity.
• Support payroll processing, time & attendance processes, and systems.
• Prepare reports and assist in audits as needed.
• Support leave of absence and performance management processes.
• Explain policies and advise on employment legislation.
• Develop compensation analyses and maintain competitive policies.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, compensation structures, and incentive programs.
• Handle inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.

Skills

Recruitment & interviewing

Employee relations

Communication

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Time & attendance

MS Office

Job description

Description

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Title

Human Resources Generalist

Location

Radnor, PA (Fully in-office)

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

• Collaborate with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for open positions and recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring of qualified job applicants.
• Post positions to internal and external job boards and maintain the company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Prepare requisitions and offer materials for exempt and non-exempt positions and facilitate background checks, drug screenings, and monitor results.
• Conduct new hire orientation, exit interviews, and training sessions as needed.
• Perform the accurate and timely processing of personnel changes, ensuring the integrity of all HR systems and data.
• Provide support for payroll processing, time & attendance processes, and systems.
• Prepare reports and analysis of information and assist in performing audits as needed.
• Support leave of absence and performance management procedures, and assist in employee counseling, disciplinary actions, and the preparation of performance documents.
• Handle inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Explain policies and procedures covering terms and conditions of employment to employees and management, and advise on new and forthcoming employment legislation.
• Support employee development plans and assist with developing and monitoring career path programs.
• Assist in the development of compensation analyses, while ensuring the company maintains competitive and cost-effective compensation policies and practices.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, compensation structures, and incentive programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 5+ years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources laws, regulations, principles, and best practices related to recruitment, payroll, compensation, employee relations, leave management, performance management, and training and development.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated planning and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking, HRIS, payroll, and time and attendance systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work productively and professionally as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Applies analytical techniques to resolve problems and uses results to make appropriate decisions.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.