Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests. The HR Generalist will support day-to-day HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and benefits and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings on internal and external job boards
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct initial phone screenings and candidate outreach
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment activities
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees
• Facilitate orientation and ensure completion of required documentation
• Assist with employee benefits enrollment and changes
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities
• Liaise with benefits vendors and resolve routine issues and perform periodic audits
• Maintain benefits records and documentation
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, ACA, FMLA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, OSHA, HIPAA, and ADA
• Partner with the VP of HR to update policies, procedures, and the employee handbook annually
• Process payroll submissions and payroll-related changes
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions
• Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
• Assist with compliance reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Perform other HR administrative duties as needed

Skills

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, or related areas
• Knowledge of basic HR practices and employment regulations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Experience using HRIS, Office365 (specifically Word, Power Point and Excel), payroll, and applicant tracking systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and outside partners at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is preferred
• Current HR Certification is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Parental bonding leave
• Bereavement leave
• Military leave
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
• Technology stipend
• Pet benefits

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