Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist - Talent Acquisition will provide comprehensive support for talent acquisition, recruitment operations, onboarding, compliance, and workforce programs. This role manages recruitment administration, candidate experience, onboarding and orientation activities, internship and co-op programs, HRIS reporting, affirmative action planning, and ongoing maintenance of talent acquisition systems and processes. This position serves as a key resource to hiring managers, candidates, employees, and Human Resources leadership, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Administer pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and other pre-hire requirements.

• Maintain and update recruitment-related documents, offer letter templates, employment agreements, and candidate communications to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

• Manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS) workflows, templates, system configurations, requisition maintenance, and candidate records within ADP Recruiting to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.

• Serve as the primary administrator for recruiting activities within ADP, ensuring system integrity and adherence to established recruiting processes.

• Onboarding & Orientation

• Coordinate all aspects of the new hire onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.

• Facilitate new hire orientation programs and ensure completion of required onboarding documentation and training.

• Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources to ensure new employees have the tools, resources, and support necessary for successful integration.

• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and recommend process improvements to enhance the employee experience.

• Internship and Co-op Program Management

• Coordinate and administer corporate internship and co-op programs, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, program tracking, and participant engagement.

• Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions and career services offices to support talent pipeline initiatives.

• Organize intern and co-op program activities, evaluations, and feedback processes to ensure a positive participant experience and successful program outcomes.

• Track and report program metrics, including conversion rates, retention, and hiring outcomes.

• HRIS Reporting & Analytics

• Generate, analyze, and distribute routine and ad hoc Human Resources and Talent Acquisition reports utilizing ADP and other HR systems.

• Maintain workforce metrics and dashboards related to hiring, turnover, recruiting effectiveness, and talent acquisition performance.

• Ensure data integrity within HRIS systems through regular audits, reporting validation, and corrective actions.

• Support leadership decision-making through workforce analytics and reporting insights.

• Affirmative Action and Compliance

• Coordinate the preparation, maintenance, and annual update of the company Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).

• Assist with affirmative action, EEO, and OFCCP compliance activities, including data analysis, reporting, audits, and documentation.

• Monitor hiring practices and recruitment activities to support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors, as needed, to support affirmative action planning and compliance initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) administration experience, preferably ADP Recruiting.
• Experience with onboarding programs, HR reporting, and employment compliance activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related experience.
• Knowledge of Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), OFCCP regulations, EEO requirements, and recruitment compliance preferred.