Human Resources Generalist

Ebs Recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebs Recruiters LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking an HR Generalist to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and leave management.

This role partners with managers and employees to foster a positive workplace culture while driving continuous improvement in HR processes and experience. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years HR experience are required, with ADP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
• Experience administering HRIS; ADP experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, attendance, and corrective action.
• Conduct employee investigations and support resolution of employee relations matters.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Support compensation programs, salary administration, and pay equity analysis.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for benefits-related questions.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee eligibility changes, and vendor communications.
• Manage leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, return-to-work processes, and related compliance requirements.
• Support retirement plan administration and employee education initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with laws.
• Assist with policy administration, handbook updates, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, and incident reporting.
• Support onboarding, HR communications, and employee documentation processes.
• Develop HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and HR technology initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Employee relations

HR policies knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/PHR certification preferred

Tools

ADP

Excel

Job description

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

HR Generalist

*Candidates must be local to St. Louis, MO*

Position Overview:

The HR Generalist supports all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, leave management, HR compliance, and HR systems. This role partners with managers and employees to foster a positive workplace culture while driving continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, attendance, and corrective action.
• Conduct employee investigations and support resolution of employee relations matters.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Support performance management processes, coaching, employee development, and succession planning.

Compensation, Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist with compensation programs, salary administration, and pay equity analysis.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for benefits-related questions.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee eligibility changes, and vendor communications.
• Manage leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, return-to-work processes, and related compliance requirements.
• Support retirement plan administration and employee education initiatives.

HR Compliance & Operations

• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with policy administration, handbook updates, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, and incident reporting.
• Support onboarding, HR communications, and employee documentation processes.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key HRIS resource and support payroll, benefits, timekeeping, recruiting, and leave management systems.
• Maintain data integrity, reporting, workflows, and system configurations.
• Develop HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and support HR technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
• Experience administering and maintaining HRIS systems; ADP experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience creating HR reports, metrics, and process improvements.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification preferred.
• Manufacturing, production, distribution, or industrial environment experience preferred.