Human Resources Generalist

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Job Description Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Department: Human Resources Reports to: Human Resources Manager Location : Florence , AZ Job Summary: This role is at the center of Florence Copper’s people operations. The HR Generalist is a go-to problem solver who helps make the employee experience smooth, accurate, and responsive from hire to exit. This role owns the details that keep HR running—HRIS administration, recruiting and onboarding coordination, benefits support, compliance documentation, employee records, and day-to-day employee support. The ideal candidate brings strong follow-through, sharp attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to turn moving parts into organized, reliable HR service. Key Responsibilities: HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Keep Florence Copper’s people data clean, current, and ready for action by maintaining HRIS information, employee records, compliance documentation, training records, and HR reports. Act as the HR-to-payroll connector by communicating approved employee changes, including compensation, deductions, status changes, and offer-letter terms, while payroll calculation and processing remain with the payroll team. Help keep HR compliant and audit-ready by supporting employment-law requirements, internal policies, record retention, HR calendars, and timely escalation of concerns. Recruitment, Onboarding & Employee Support Help bring great people into the organization by coordinating job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, offer letters, onboarding checklists, employment eligibility documentation, and orientation logistics. Serve as a friendly, reliable first stop for routine employee and manager questions, policy guidance, and employee relations intake; document key facts and escalate complex or sensitive matters when needed. Create a smoother employee experience by coordinating routine HR requests, resolving basic issues, and connecting employees and managers with the right resources. Benefits, Leave & HR Programs Support employees through benefits questions, enrollment activity, eligibility changes, routine updates, and vendor or plan escalations. Keep leave processes organized by coordinating routine leave-of-absence documentation, status tracking, and escalation of complex leave matters. Help power HR programs by supporting training logistics, engagement activities, HR initiatives, management reporting, and general department administration. Minimum Qualification s & Education : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience. Minimum of three years of progressive HR experience in operations-focused HR work, including HR systems, employee records, recruiting or onboarding, benefits support, compliance activities, or similar functions. Comfortable working in HR technology, including HRIS or comparable platforms; ATS experience preferred. Highly organized, detail-driven, discreet, responsive, and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing the thread. Preferred Qualifications: HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred. Experience with HRIS implementation, reporting, audits, data management, or HR operations in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or similarly regulated environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong working knowledge of HR operations, employee records, onboarding, benefits support, compliance basics, and HR systems. Ability to stay organized, spot details, protect confidentiality, and keep multiple priorities moving in a busy environment. Clear, approachable communication style with the judgment to support routine employee questions and escalate sensitive matters appropriately. Comfort using HR technology, reports, and data to keep work accurate, visible, and actionable. Work Environment: Work is performed in office and field settings within an operating industrial facility. The role may require travel throughout the SXEW Plant, Tankhouse , maintenance facilities, and operational areas; work outdoors in varying weather conditions; wear required PPE; navigate stairs, platforms, uneven terrain, and industrial work areas; and occasionally lift and carry materials consistent with normal operational and administrative duties.