HR Generalist

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources activities for a growing team in South Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee support, recruiting coordination, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. The person in this role will help create a positive employee experience while ensuring records, payroll inputs, and HR processes are handled accurately and professionally.

Responsibilities:
• Guide new team members through the onboarding process, including employment documentation, work authorization verification, and entry into required HR systems.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and support selection for open positions.
• Administer employee-focused programs such as recognition initiatives, training activities, safety-related coordination, and development efforts.
• Support employee relations matters by participating in investigations, disciplinary discussions, and separation processes as needed.
• Oversee unemployment claim activity and maintain related documentation and account information with accuracy and timeliness.
• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll transactions while helping ensure employee data and pay-related records remain current.
• Maintain organized and accurate HR files, records, and system updates to support compliance and reporting needs.
• Communicate clearly with managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, concerns, and ongoing initiatives.
• Provide daily administrative and operational support across HR functions, including assistance to HR leadership and other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting core human resources functions such as onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain employee information accurately across systems.
• Familiarity with payroll processing practices for multiple pay schedules, including weekly and semi-monthly cycles.
• Ability to assist with recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and collaboration with hiring managers.
• Understanding of employment documentation, compliance practices, and work authorization verification procedures such as E-Verify.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to address HR matters professionally and constructively.
• Highly organized approach to recordkeeping, documentation, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$25.65-$29.70 Hourly

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