Senior Human Resources Generalist

Clayton; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Clayton is actively seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to lead core HR functions including employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and benefits administration. You will work with leadership to guide performance management and ensure policy adherence across the organization.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive 401K, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and wellness programs, with a focus on inclusive, confidential, and compliant HR support for a nationwide team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification preferred
• 3+ years progressive HR experience
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• Ability to influence and coach leaders
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Experience with HR Payroll/ Timekeeping systems
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience
• Trustworthy – capable of handling and maintaining highly confidential information
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with all levels in the organization

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply HR policies while advising leaders to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Conduct thorough employee relations investigations and prepare accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide training and coach supervisors on effective performance management and corrective action practices.
• Manage candidate interviews, selection processes, and lead comprehensive onboarding and orientation activities.
• Coordinate initiatives that promote employee morale, appreciation, and a positive workplace environment.
• Organize and support engagement activities, including surveys, workshops, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process Workday transactions, and complete compliance-related documentation.
• Contribute to change management efforts and help drive continuous improvement across HR processes.
• Evaluate HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and performance, and recommend actionable improvements.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

Interviewing & onboarding

HRIS (Workday)

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we’re actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you’re in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

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Position Summary: Leads core HR functions including employee relations, recruitment & onboarding, compliance, training & development and benefits & well-being administration. Ensures compliance with policies and provide guidance to team members and supervisors. Partners with TMX Manager on facility level programs to support employee engagement.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply HR policies while advising leaders to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Conduct thorough employee relations investigations and prepare accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide training and coach supervisors on effective performance management and corrective action practices.
• Manage candidate interviews, selection processes, and lead comprehensive onboarding and orientation activities.
• Coordinate initiatives that promote employee morale, appreciation, and a positive workplace environment.
• Organize and support engagement activities, including surveys, workshops, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process Workday transactions, and complete compliance-related documentation.
• Contribute to change management efforts and help drive continuous improvement across HR processes.
• Evaluate HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and performance, and recommend actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification preferred
• 3+ years progressive HR experience
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• Ability to influence and coach leaders
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Experience with HR Payroll/ Timekeeping systems
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience
• Trustworthy – capable of handling and maintaining highly confidential information
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with all levels in the organization

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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