Onsite HR Generalist — Talent, Payroll & Compliance

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

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.