People & Talent Generalist - Recruitment & Onboarding

United Way Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way for Greater Austin is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR operations. The role focuses on recruiting, university partnerships, internship programs, and payroll/benefits support with an emphasis on delivering a positive employee experience.

The position reports to the Chief People Officer in Austin, Texas, and offers an opportunity to help build talent pipelines and enhance HR processes within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience, with emphasis on recruiting and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration preferred.
• Experience working with universities, internship programs, or community partnerships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various positions across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates to identify qualified talent.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate the offer process.
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and recruitment metrics.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and community organizations.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, career events, networking functions, and community outreach programs.
• Coordinate campus recruiting initiatives and internship opportunities.
• Promote the organization's employer brand within the community and educational institutions.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and engagement of interns.
• Coordinate internship schedules, projects, and evaluations.
• Serve as a point of contact for interns and hiring managers throughout the internship experience.
• Facilitate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and new-employee paperwork.
• Ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience for all new employees.
• Coordinate employee separations, exit interviews, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions.
• Support annual open enrollment activities.
• Coordinate benefits-related communications and documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing, audits, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee data.
• Maintain employee files and HR records.
• Assist with employee relations matters and HR programs.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Prepare reports and HR metrics as needed.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Way for Greater Austin is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR operations. The role focuses on recruiting, university partnerships, internship programs, and payroll/benefits support with an emphasis on delivering a positive employee experience.

The position reports to the Chief People Officer in Austin, Texas, and offers an opportunity to help build talent pipelines and enhance HR processes within a mission-driven organization.