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Human Relations Generalist

Pittsburgh Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Overview

Salary Range $26.44

Description

Human Relations Generalist

Focus: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Benefits & Wellness

Job Purpose

The Human Relations Generalist supports core Human Relations functions with a primary focus on recruiting, onboarding, and general HR administrative support. This role helps achieve organizational staffing goals by assisting with sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience. In addition, the HR Generalist provides support for benefits administration and wellness initiatives, helping ensure employees receive timely, accurate information and a welcoming introduction to the organization. This position contributes to maintaining efficient HR processes, strong employee service, and a positive workplace culture.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to the Director of Human Relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 12 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, or administrative support preferred (internships accepted)
• Basic understanding of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, and benefits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-service mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to type at least 45 words per minute
• Willingness to learn HR systems, processes, and employment-related requirements
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Supervisory Requirements

• None

Status

• Full-time; Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

Specific examples of position tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Recruitment and Hiring Support

• Assists with all stages of the recruitment process, including posting positions, reviewing resumes, and conducting preliminary screenings.
• Coordinates interviews, communicates with applicants, and supports hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Maintains accurate information within the applicant tracking system and ensures timely updates.
• Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and campus recruitment activities as assigned.
• Prepares offer documentation and assists with the transition from candidate selection to onboarding.
• Supports continuous improvement of recruitment workflows and candidate experience.
• Provide backup support for new hire orientation to ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience.

Onboarding and New Hire Experience

• Coordinates onboarding activities such as scheduling orientation, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ensures new hires complete required paperwork, clearances, and onboarding tasks.
• Assists in orientation facilitation and provides necessary information to new hires regarding policies and procedures.
• Supports onboarding of temporary workers and consultants as needed.

Benefits and Wellness Support

• Provides assistance with basic benefits questions and routes complex inquiries to HR leadership.
• Supports benefits enrollment processes and completes accurate data entry as directed. Helps prepare benefits documentation and participates in administrative tasks related to benefit programs.
• Assists with wellness initiatives by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and supporting communication.
• Helps track employee participation and engagement in wellness activities.

HR Administrative and Operational Support

• Maintains employee personnel files and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Prepares routine HR reports, spreadsheets, and tracking updates.
• Supports internal HR communications, such as newsletters, announcements, and department updates.
• Provides assistance with special projects, process improvements, and HR initiatives. Performs additional responsibilities or tasks assigned by the Director of Human Relations.

Physical Demands

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods in both office and remote settings.
• Ability to move about the work environment and handle light materials associated with meetings or events.
• Ability to travel locally for recruitment activities, including occasional event setup requiring light lifting (up to 20 pounds).
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to perform typical office and virtual work tasks.