
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
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The Human Resources Generalist will support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations for an organization on a contract basis. The role includes managing recruitment and orientation activities, responding to workplace concerns, maintaining employee records and HRIS data, and assisting with benefits processes. The generalist will also build recruiting pipelines and partner with leadership to address staffing needs.
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Description Looking to build your HR career with an organization that makes a meaningful impact in the community? We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join an organization on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR detail oriented looking to gain hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations. If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and supporting employees throughout their workplace journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, conducting initial screenings, and coordinating next steps with hiring managers. • Lead onboarding activities for new employees and facilitate a structured orientation program that helps employees transition smoothly into the organization. • Serve as a resource for employee relations matters by responding to workplace concerns, supporting issue resolution, and promoting consistent HR practices. • Oversee core HR administrative functions such as maintaining personnel records, preparing employment documentation, and ensuring accurate data entry in HR systems. • Support benefits-related processes by assisting employees with enrollment, updates, and general questions regarding available programs. • Use HRIS and ADP tools to maintain employee information, process transactions, and generate reports as needed. • Build recruiting pipelines through proactive outreach and community engagement to attract strong talent for open positions. • Partner with leadership to coordinate staffing activities and help ensure staffing needs are addressed in a timely manner. Requirements • Prior experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR support role. • Working knowledge of employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and recruiting processes. • Experience using HRIS platforms, including ADP Online, for employee data management and HR transactions. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Comfortable working a Monday through Friday schedule and supporting in-person HR activities as needed.
Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. TalentMatch®
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,614 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$80–113K/yr1,312 salary ranges
- US median$30–36/hr390 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Recruiter jobs in Connecticut and 2,614 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 360 of the 2,614 open Recruiter jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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