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Robert Half
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
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What they do
A Human Resources Generalist provides overall operational support in a human resources department, including supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits and leave management of a company or organization.
$69,258 / year median in Utah
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a wide range of people operations activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role blends day-to-day human resources coordination with recruiting, employee support, and HR systems administration. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing operational details, contributing to process improvements, and partnering across functions to keep HR programs organized and effective.
Responsibilities:
- Manage core HR administrative activities, including employee documentation, record maintenance, and support for routine people operations tasks.
- Coordinate onboarding activities to help new hires transition smoothly into the organization and complete required employment steps.
- Provide support for employee relations matters by responding to inquiries, escalating concerns appropriately, and helping maintain consistent HR practices.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for assigned openings, with a strong focus on sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and related channels.
- Assist with benefits administration by helping employees understand available programs and ensuring enrollment information is handled accurately.
- Maintain and update HRIS data, support system administration needs, and contribute to accurate reporting and workforce records.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on HR-related analysis and business support activities, including projects tied to operational efficiency and revenue impact.
- Contribute to the development and organization of HR policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and consistency across the employee lifecycle.
- Support implementation activities for new HR software or tools, including coordination, testing, and user support as needed Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in human resources, recruiting, or a related people operations role.
- Prior experience with full-cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, screening, and coordination of the hiring process.
- Working knowledge of employee relations, onboarding, benefits support, and HR administration.
- Experience using HRIS platforms for data entry, reporting, or system support; exposure to Paylocity or UKG is a plus.
- Ability to help document or establish HR policies and procedures is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Background in analytics, business analysis, or finance is preferred but not required.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.