Senior Human Resources Generalist

MAU; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Leadership exposure

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions in the United States seeks an experienced Senior HR Generalist to partner with leaders and employees, guiding employee relations, policy guidance, and HR initiatives across the organization. This role balances employee relations, compliance, and strategic partnership in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities include onboarding, lifecycle management, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9, plus HRIS enhancements and benefits support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience supporting multi-site and/or multi-state employee populations.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend practical, compliant resolutions.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
• Deliver a positive and consistent employee experience across all stages of employment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9 regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with policy development and handbook updates.
• Support benefits administration and leave management.
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, engagement, and headcount trends.
• Partner on HR process improvement initiatives and HRIS enhancements.
• Assist with employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building programs.
• Design and facilitate training programs for employees and leaders.
• Support leadership development and compliance training initiatives.
• Represent HR in client-facing meetings when appropriate.
• Build credibility and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Compliance knowledge

Multi-site / multi-state HR

HR process improvement

Communication skills

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Make an Impact on the Employee Experience

MAU is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our Corporate HR team. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, helping drive employee engagement, resolve workplace challenges, ensure compliance, and support key HR initiatives across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing employee relations, compliance, operational excellence, and strategic partnership in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

What You'll Do

Employee Relations & HR Partnership

• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and corrective actions


• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend practical, compliant resolutions


• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding


• Deliver a positive and consistent employee experience across all stages of employment

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9 regulations


• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation


• Assist with policy development and handbook updates

HR Programs & Operations

• Support benefits administration and leave management


• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, engagement, and headcount trends


• Partner on HR process improvement initiatives and HRIS enhancements


• Assist with employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building programs

Training & Development

• Design and facilitate training programs for employees and leaders


• Support leadership development and compliance training initiatives

Client & Business Partnership

• Represent HR in client-facing meetings when appropriate


• Build credibility and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience


• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience


• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws


• Experience supporting multi-site and/or multi-state employee populations


• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills


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

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification


• Experience in staffing, manufacturing, or high-volume workforce environments


• Experience facilitating employee or management training programs

Why Join MAU?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid time off and company holidays


• High-visibility role with direct exposure to company leadership


• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization


• HR Manager


• Corporate HR Business Partner


• Corporate Talent Partner

Location & Travel

• Candidates should reside within the Southeast region.


• Hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work at a local MAU branch office.


• Approximately 10% travel.

About MAU

For more than 50 years, MAU has helped businesses and talent reach their full potential. We believe people drive performance, and we're committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers.