As the HR Generalist, you'll work alongside leadership and department managers to manage all aspects of HR. We already have a user-friendly HRIS in place, and we partner with a PEO for benefits and payroll administration—freeing you up to focus on building culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Collaborate with managers and staffing agencies to recruit top talent

  • Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding plans

  • Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation

• Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Lead employee engagement and wellness programs

  • Plan and coordinate monthly employee trainings

  • Manage PTO tracking, attendance, and general HR communications

  • Support and guide managers on performance feedback and improvement plans

• HR Operations & Compliance

  • Maintain and update employee files (digital and physical)

  • Partner with the PEO on payroll, benefits, and open enrollment

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies

  • Draft and update HR policies, procedures, and internal communications

• Culture Building & Innovation

  • Bring new ideas to support our family-owned culture as we grow

  • Develop initiatives that promote employee satisfaction and retention

  • Act as a trusted resource and advocate for employees at all levels

Qualifications:

• 4–5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role

• Experience working with or alongside a PEO is a plus

• Strong understanding of HR functions: recruiting, onboarding, compliance, engagement

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Proficiency in HR systems; familiarity with user-friendly HRIS tools

• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative

• Strong alignment with an in-office work culture

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Amber Kemp