HR Generalist

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process while providing day-to-day Human Resources support to employees, managers, and company leadership. This position will primarily focus on recruiting for positions across the company’s operations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

In addition to recruiting, the HR Generalist will serve as a resource for internal team members by assisting with day-to-day HR questions, researching and resolving employee concerns and discrepancies, supporting HR policies and procedures, maintaining employee records, and assisting with general HR administration. This position will work closely with the broader HR team to provide responsive, professional, and consistent HR support while helping ensure an effective employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from initial application through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Recruit for positions across seven states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
• Recruit for a variety of positions, including warehouse and distribution, delivery drivers, operations leads, counter sales, and other roles as assigned.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, candidate qualifications, and hiring priorities.
• Post and maintain job openings in Paycom, recruiting portals, and other job boards.
• Review applications and resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, availability, and overall fit.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process and provide a professional candidate experience.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, gather hiring manager feedback, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
• Assist with the preparation and extension of employment offers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and requisition information within Paycom.
• Utilize recruiting platforms, job boards, networking, and other sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring, high-volume, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Monitor open requisitions and provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR leadership regarding recruiting progress, candidate activity, and hiring challenges.
• Assist with career fairs, job fairs, school visits, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Build relationships with schools, workforce development organizations, staffing agencies, and other recruiting resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, applicant flow, and overall talent acquisition efforts.

Background Checks & Pre-Employment Screening

• Initiate and manage background checks for prospective employees through the appropriate screening platforms.
• Coordinate required pre-employment screenings for driver positions, including Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks and other applicable requirements.
• Monitor outstanding screening requirements and follow up with candidates to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure required screening and employment documentation is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Communicate screening status and results to appropriate HR personnel and hiring managers.
• Maintain the confidentiality of candidate information and follow applicable company procedures and requirements.
• Verify completion of applicable pre-employment requirements before employees begin work.

New Hire Onboarding

• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding activities for new hires.
• Ensure new hire paperwork and required employment documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and communicate outstanding items before an employee’s start date.
• Ensure new hires are properly established within Paycom and other applicable systems.
• Communicate start dates, onboarding schedules, and relevant information to new employees and hiring managers.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires during the onboarding process and assist with questions or issues.

General Human Resources & Employee Support

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding day-to-day HR questions, policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Respond to inbound HR phone calls, emails, and other employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Research, troubleshoot, and assist with resolving employee HR discrepancies and questions.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or higher-risk employee matters to HR leadership when necessary.
• Assist with employee record maintenance, HRIS updates, personnel files, and other HR documentation.
• Help ensure employee information and HR records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Perform other HR-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another people-focused field preferred.
• Two or more years of recruiting and/or Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes through an applicant tracking system or HRIS; Paycom experience preferred.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, hiring managers, and HR leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions, employee requests, and competing priorities across multiple locations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate recruiting and employee records.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus: Year-end bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: 14 days of PTO, prorated based on start date.
• Paid Holidays: 7 company-recognized holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match of 50% of the first 7% contributed.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 in employer-paid coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Wellness Program: Incentives and resources to support employee well-being.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional ancillary coverage options.