Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Talent Acquisition

Description Position Type: Salary Work Model: On Site / Hybrid POSITION SUMMARY The Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Talent Acquisition supports Concepts NREC by administering employee benefits, leading recruitment efforts, coordinating onboarding activities, and providing day-to-day HR support. This position partners with managers throughout the organization to attract and retain talented employees while ensuring a positive employee experience and compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a professional engineering and manufacturing environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Talent Acquisition Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt positions. Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and hiring strategies. Prepare and post job advertisements on appropriate recruiting platforms. Source qualified candidates using online recruiting tools, professional networks, employee referrals, and educational institutions. Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring teams. Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and employment offers. Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics. Support internship, co-op, and university recruiting initiatives. Participate in career fairs and recruiting events. Benefits Administration Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness benefit programs. Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual Open Enrollment. Serve as the primary employee contact for benefit questions. Work closely with insurance brokers and benefit vendors to resolve employee issues. Reconcile benefit invoices and assist Payroll with deduction accuracy. Onboarding & Employee Experience Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation. Prepare onboarding materials and ensure completion of employment documentation. Coordinate new hire introductions, facility tours, and training schedules. Assist with employee recognition and engagement initiatives. Conduct exit interviews and coordinate offboarding activities. Human Resources Administration Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HRIS records. Prepare employment letters, status changes, and personnel documentation. Assist employees with HR-related questions regarding policies, benefits, and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of employee information. Assist with HR reporting and compliance activities. Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and HR process documentation. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience A minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience. Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits. Experience with full-cycle recruiting. Manufacturing or engineering industry experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable HR certification. Familiarity with recruiting technical, engineering, and manufacturing positions. The compensation range posted represents the full salary range for the role. Actual pay will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and the position level ultimately offered.