Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter supports ODU-USA's talent acquisition and human resources operations. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, employee engagement programs, HRIS administration, payroll support, onboarding, and day-to-day employee and manager support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with 3-5 years of experience who enjoys balancing recruiting with general HR responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing and business environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
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Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions.
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Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and sourcing plans.
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Post positions, source candidates, screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interview processes.
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Manage applicant tracking system activities and maintain candidate records.
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Facilitate offer preparation, background checks, and pre-employment activities.
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Develop talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions.
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Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and hiring manager satisfaction.
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Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at recruiting and networking events.
Employee Engagement & Culture
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Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
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Coordinate employee feedback programs, surveys, and action planning.
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Partner with leadership to support company culture and employee experience efforts.
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Assist with communication and rollout of employee programs and HR initiatives.
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Support onboarding programs that promote successful employee integration.
HRIS & Payroll Support
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Maintain employee data within the HRIS system.
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Support payroll processing activities and audits to ensure accuracy.
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Assist with employee changes including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation updates, and terminations.
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Generate HR reports and workforce metrics as requested.
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Support benefits enrollment, employee changes, and open enrollment activities.
HR Generalist Responsibilities
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Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
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Support performance management processes and annual review cycles.
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Assist with employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
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Coordinate leave of absence and workers' compensation administration.
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Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
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Assist with policy implementation, process improvements, and special HR projects.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
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3-5 years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting responsibility.
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Experience managing full-cycle recruitment.
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Experience supporting HRIS and payroll processes.
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Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (UKG experience preferred).
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Knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance practices.
Preferred
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Manufacturing, distribution, or operational business experience.
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Experience with employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
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SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter supports ODU-USA's talent acquisition and human resources operations. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, employee engagement programs, HRIS administration, payroll support, onboarding, and day-to-day employee and manager support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with 3-5 years of experience who enjoys balancing recruiting with general HR responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing and business environment.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 plus bonus potential; however, ODU considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
