HR Generalist I

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The HR Generalist I provides essential support to the People Function across compliance, onboarding, benefits, culture, and communication. This role requires a highly detail-oriented, adaptable individual with 3–5 years of HR experience who can operate independently, maintain system accuracy, and uphold Barranco’s values in every employee interaction. This is a developmental role with a clear growth path toward HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance & Systems

• Maintain employee data and records in Paylocity, ensuring system accuracy
• Monitor FLSA classification, workers’ compensation codes, and EEO/SOC accuracy
• Assist with policy implementation, handbook updates, and audit preparation
• Track compliance training, acknowledgments, and required reporting

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate the full onboarding experience (offer letter, assessments, documentation, day 1, 30/60/90-day milestones)
• Execute offboarding processes including resignation intake, termination documents, and exit interviews
• Maintain and protect confidential employee records

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist with benefit elections, qualifying life events, and employee support during Open Enrollment
• Track and respond to employee leave requests (PTO, sick, FMLA) in coordination with payroll and management
• Liaise with benefit brokers and vendors to resolve employee inquiries

Culture & Engagement

• Schedule and track stay interviews and employee check-ins
• Support internal recognition programs and referral initiatives
• Assist with People L10 meeting prep (employee risk updates, engagement insights)
• Draft employee communications and maintain Paylocity Community posts

Special Projects & Documentation

• Help build HR templates, SOPs, and internal resources for scale
• Contribute to initiatives like career pathing, fixed-term postings, and org clarity
• Support People metrics collection, dashboard preparation, and data storytelling

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or coordinator-level role
• Working knowledge of FLSA, EEO, benefits administration, and basic employment law
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Self-starter with excellent organization and task management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paylocity or equivalent HRIS platform
• HR experience supporting hourly and field-based workers
• Familiarity with Georgia employment regulations and workers’ compensation
• Desire to grow into a managerial HR role

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Accurate, consistent execution of onboarding, compliance, and data tasks
• Employees feel supported, informed, and respected through every HR touchpoint
• Key HR processes run smoothly and on time without CPO escalation
• HR policies and systems are updated, auditable, and aligned with the business
• Participation in building HR tools that enhance scale and employee experience

Growth Path

This role is part of a defined career path within the People Function:

HR Generalist I ? HR Generalist II ? HR Manager ? Sr. People Leader

Progression is based on performance, initiative, systems mastery, and cultural leadership—not tenure alone.