HR Generalist

About This Role

Supporting a positive employee experience is the core of this HR Generalist role, which involves managing workplace issues, advising leaders, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. This position serves as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, fostering a fair, consistent, and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and leaders
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints, conflicts, and workplace concerns in a fair and timely manner
• Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance
• Assist in developing and implementing employee relations programs, policies, and training
• Partner with HR colleagues to analyze trends and recommend solutions that support engagement and retention
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations case documentation
• Support workplace culture initiatives to foster inclusion, trust, and accountability
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams as needed on sensitive or complex cases
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of HR or employee relations experience required, preferably in a mid- to large-sized organization
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Relationship building and collaboration
• Cultural awareness and inclusivity
• Communication and influence

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) preferred

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws