Human Resources Generalist

Insight Global; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Reno, NV is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to handle day-to-day HR operations and support an exceptional employee experience across the lifecycle. The role partners with the Director of Human Resources, ensuring compliance and efficient HR processes in a hybrid work environment with two days per week in the Reno office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of HR Generalist/Coordinator experience.
• Experience supporting a remote or distributed workforce.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Hybrid work arrangement with two days per week in the Reno office.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment and inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations and HR inquiries from employees, candidates, and supervisors.
• Escalate complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and manage candidate communications.
• Assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Lead and coordinate onboarding activities and manage paperwork and system access.
• Manage offboarding processes for departing employees.
• Track and document completion of required training (safety, anti-harassment, violence prevention).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate payroll-related tasks and reporting; support timely timesheet submissions and time-off approvals.
• Leverage AI tools to improve HR efficiencies and generate reporting metrics.

Skills

Google Workspace

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

Confidentiality & professionalism

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR (certification)

Tools

HRIS (general)

Job description

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and help foster an exceptional employee experience. This role serves as a key partner across the employee lifecycle, ensuring efficient execution of HR processes, compliance initiatives, recruiting support, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll coordination.

Based in Reno, NV, the HR Generalist will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and collaborate across departments to support organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Operations

• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee benefit inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations and respond to HR-related questions from employees, candidates, and supervisors.
• Escalate complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support recruiting efforts by screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Lead and coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including paperwork, system access, and orientation.
• Manage administrative offboarding processes for departing employees.

Compliance & Training

• Track and document completion of required training programs, including:
• Safety training
• Anti-harassment training
• Workplace violence prevention training
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Review HR policies and practices to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.

Payroll Support & Reporting

• Partner with the payroll team to ensure timely timesheet submissions and time-off approvals.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and workforce reporting.
• Leverage AI tools and technology to improve HR efficiencies and generate reporting metrics.
• Stay current with HR trends, best practices, employment law updates, and emerging HR technologies.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.

Experience

Required

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, HR Support, or Human Resources Generalist role.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a remote or distributed workforce.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days per week in the Reno office.
• Supports a workforce that is primarily remote.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.