Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Chief Program Officer \| Department: Finance \& Administration \| Full-Time, Hourly

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week; in-office)

About Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County has partnered with families and the community to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership, home repairs, educational workshops, and community partnerships. Our vision is a world where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist supports a compliant, employee-focused workplace by coordinating recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, biweekly payroll, benefits, employee records, training, employee relations, and employment compliance. Working closely with the Chief Program Officer, Director of Finance, managers, and employees, this role ensures HR processes are accurate, consistent, responsive, and confidential.

Key Responsibilities

· Administer HR policies, maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HRIS data, and respond to employee and manager questions.

· Coordinate recruitment, applicant screening, interviews, pre-employment checks, new-hire orientation, onboarding, and employee offboarding.

· Process biweekly payroll in HRIS under the Director of Finance’s supervision; verify hours, deductions, benefits, and compensation changes, and resolve discrepancies.

· Administer employee benefits and retirement-plan processes, including enrollment, open enrollment, employee inquiries, and required documentation.

· Coordinate performance reviews, employee training and professional development, and maintain related schedules and records.

· Support employee relations, conflict management, talent management, and succession planning.

· Support employment law and policy compliance, employee relations, workplace concerns, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and required drug-testing processes.

· Coordinate payroll, benefits, and training vendors; support pricing reviews and provide employee/payroll information for audits, grants, and organizational reporting.

· Maintain HR systems and support regulatory compliance management, employment and labor laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and HR legal compliance

Qualifications \& Skills Required

· At least three years of experience in human resources or a closely related field.

· Experience processing payroll, preferably in a biweekly payroll environment.

· Working knowledge of HR administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, training, and employment compliance.

· Strong organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

· Professional, service-oriented approach with the ability to build effective working relationships and handle confidential information with discretion.

· Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and service to the community.

Preferred

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational management, or a related field.

· Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS software.

· Professional certification in an HR-related discipline (e.g., PHR, SPHR, CIR, or CDR).

Other Requirements \& Work Environment

Successful completion of a background check and drug screening following a contingent offer. This position is primarily office-based and may require periodic travel to Habitat offices, ReStores, construction and repair sites, training locations, and community events. The role interacts with staff, volunteers, applicants, vendors, outside agencies, and community members and is expected to maintain professional, respectful, and service-oriented interactions. Participation in organizational events and additional organizational support may be required as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person