HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department and plays a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience at BKM Capital Partners. This position assists with full-cycle recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, employee leaves of absence, performance management, and general HR administration.

The HR Generalist collaborates closely with the Director of Human Resources, Recruiter, Office Manager, and Executive Assistants to ensure efficient HR processes, compliance with applicable regulations, and consistent support of BKM’s culture and core values.

This role is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature. Travel is expected in this role and is anticipated to be approximately 10%.

The Job Essentials:

Payroll & HR Administration

· Partner with the Director, HR, and AlphaStaff to process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.

· Maintain payroll and HR data, ensuring accuracy across employee records, job titles, and reporting structures.

· Support annual compensation and bonus review cycles by preparing data, tracking updates, and maintaining documentation.

· Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee inquiries in coordination with AlphaStaff.

· Ensure regional offices operate consistently with the Newport Office.

· Travel for onsite visits to build positive rapport with regional employees.

· Assist with worker’s comp management and reporting requirements.

· Assist with EEO-1 reporting requirements.

Performance Management

· Administer the annual Performance Review process, ensuring timelines, communication, and system updates are met.

· Monitor and track completion rates, sending reminders and reports to ensure adherence to deadlines.

· Provide technical and administrative support for employees and managers using the performance management system.

· Partner with HR leadership to support performance documentation, goal setting, and follow-up actions.

Employee Relations & Compliance

· Support HR policy administration, ensuring consistent application and communication of policies and procedures.

· Manage employee leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, personal leave) in compliance with company policy and legal requirements.

· Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and documentation in accordance with recordkeeping standards.

· Assist in the development and implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and employee engagement activities.

· Monitor, track, and ensure timely completion of all mandatory compliance training, maintaining accurate records and providing reports to management as needed.

· Support the administration of HR and organizational training programs, including onboarding, professional development, and company-wide learning initiatives.

HR Operations & Reporting

· Monitor HR project timelines to ensure key deliverables and reporting deadlines are met.

· Participate in HR-driven initiatives such as wellness programs, recognition events, and engagement surveys.

· Support continuous improvement of HR systems and processes to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.

· Monitor and track compliance training

Recruitment & Onboarding

· Assist with background checks and pre-employment documentation.

· Coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring new hires are integrated into BKM’s culture and equipped for success.

· Support DiSC training and new hire orientation initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership.

· Manages pre-hire process inclusive of background checks, and other pre-employment needs.

· Maintains employee files in compliance with local regulations.

· Assist full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and reference checks, as needed.

· Partner with hiring managers to ensure a positive and efficient hiring experience for both candidates and internal teams, when needed.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

· 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources; experience in recruiting, payroll, and performance management required.

· Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

· Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA

· Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; experience with AlphaStaff or similar PEO preferred.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

· Willing to travel up to 10%

Core Competencies

· Collaboration and Teamwork

· Confidentiality and Integrity

· Accountability and Follow-Through

· Initiative and Continuous Improvement

· Adaptability and Problem-Solving

· Employee-Centric Service Orientation