Entry Level HR Generalist

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
16-18 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech • Professional Services • Retail
Improving the quality of people's lives - two feet at a time.
The Role
Support recruiting and hiring for store and support roles: conduct phone screens and in-person interviews, coordinate scheduling, manage candidate communication, assist onboarding and new-hire setup. Provide trainable HR support including file maintenance, basic payroll/timesheet corrections, responding to employee questions, supporting training and events, and general HR administrative tasks.
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Human Resources Specialist

Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour

Education: Associate’s degree in HR or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus (No HR experience required — we will train the right candidate.)

Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist plays a key role in supporting our recruiting and hiring efforts. This position focuses heavily on interviewing, candidate communication, and helping ensure we bring in strong talent for our stores. Additional HR duties are fully trainable — perfect for someone looking to start or grow their HR career.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Hiring (Primary Focus)

  • Conduct phone screens and in‑person interviews for store and support roles
  • Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers
  • Support the full hiring process from application review to offer
  • Communicate professionally with candidates throughout each stage
  • Assist with onboarding and new‑hire setup

Trainable HR Support Duties

  • Maintain accurate HR files, records, and documentation
  • Respond to basic employee and applicant questions; escalate when needed
  • Protect the confidentiality and integrity of all HR information
  • Assist with timesheet review and basic payroll corrections (training provided)
  • Support new‑hire training sessions
  • Help plan and execute employee events, meetings, and recognition activities
  • Provide general administrative support to the HR department
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable interviewing and speaking with candidates
  • Professional, tactful, and able to handle confidential information
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn HR systems quickly

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Full training provided — great for early‑career HR professionals
  • Growth opportunities within HR and Operations
  • Employee discounts
  • Supportive, people‑first culture
  • Paid time off (if applicable to your company)
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (if applicable)
  • IRA
  • Free Shoes!
  • Gym Reimbursement

Skills Required

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable interviewing and speaking with candidates
  • Professional, tactful, able to handle confidential information
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to learn HR systems quickly
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
  • Associate's degree in HR or related field
  • Bachelor's degree (a plus)
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The Company
HQ: Del Mar, CA
232 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Founded in 1992, The Good Feet Store is the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports. Our personalized system can provide pain relief, improved performance, and better balance and comfort by helping fully align your kinetic chain. The Good Feet Store operates with an end-to-end approach to maximize performance and ensure consistent quality standards. Good Feet Arch Supports are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad, California, and supplied exclusively to its retail locations. Each Good Feet Store location is staffed with well-trained Arch Support Specialists who provide customers a no-obligation, free, personal fitting, and each customer at The Good Feet Store is personally fitted to their precise needs and preferences, whether that’s performance enhancement or pain relief. With more than 250 locations and over 400 types of arch supports, The Good Feet Store is designed to help you live the life you love, two feet at a time. To learn more about The Good Feet Store and Good Feet Arch Supports, and to see Good Feet Store reviews from actual customers, visit www.goodfeet.com.

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