Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
HR Generalist
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department, ensuring a positive employee experience and consistent delivery of core HR services. This role manages recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance documentation for staff across all departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment & Onboarding
Post job openings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and prepare offer letters.
Conduct new hire orientation and ensure timely onboarding paperwork.
Employee Relations
Address routine employee concerns and workplace issues.
Support supervisors with performance documentation and basic coaching.
Escalate complex matters to the HR Director as needed.
Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes.
Assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions.
Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with the Finance team as needed.
Employee Records and HRIS
Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process job changes, terminations, and reports.
Ensure compliance with I-9s, personnel file audits, and required postings.
Training & Engagement
Coordinate mandatory trainings and track participation.
Support the implementation of engagement initiatives.
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Assists with audits and reporting requirements.
Generate HR reports and assist with grant compliance documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEOC)
Knowledge of employee handbooks, disciplinary protocols, and onboarding / offboarding processes
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism
Managing multiple HR tasks efficiently (e.g., recruitment, payroll, training)
Flexibility to handle changing priorities in a dynamic nonprofit environment
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in records and compliance documentation
Critical and independent thinking
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
GUIDELINES Adherence to the Affiliate strategic plan, included within Habitat Wake’s overall plan and mission. Additional employee guidelines are provided in the HFHWC Policy and Procedure Manual. All construction practices are according to North Carolina Building Codes and specific municipal building codes.
COMPLEXITY Responsibilities involve multitasking several activities with differing deadlines, importance, and stakeholders, requiring exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time. Ongoing training (e.g., building techniques, practices, materials, etc.) is critical.
SCOPE AND EFFECT All work must comply with applicable laws and construction codes, as well as Habitat Wake’s guidelines, policies, and mission statement.
CONTACTS The HR Generalist has frequent contact with other HFHWC staff, families, volunteers, and sponsors, as well as city inspectors and sales reps. and suppliers, and subcontractors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely requires operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS N/A
NOTE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may be assigned additional duties at any time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We also require that all staff take their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially vulnerable adults and children), and all those with whom we work seriously. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable for upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT, REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment & Onboarding
Post job openings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and prepare offer letters.
Conduct new hire orientation and ensure timely onboarding paperwork.
Employee Relations
Address routine employee concerns and workplace issues.
Support supervisors with performance documentation and basic coaching.
Escalate complex matters to the HR Director as needed.
Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes.
Assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions.
Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with the Finance team as needed.
Employee Records and HRIS
Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process job changes, terminations, and reports.
Ensure compliance with I-9s, personnel file audits, and required postings.
Training & Engagement
Coordinate mandatory trainings and track participation.
Support the implementation of engagement initiatives.
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Assists with audits and reporting requirements.
Generate HR reports and assist with grant compliance documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEOC)
Knowledge of employee handbooks, disciplinary protocols, and onboarding / offboarding processes
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism
Managing multiple HR tasks efficiently (e.g., recruitment, payroll, training)
Flexibility to handle changing priorities in a dynamic nonprofit environment
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in records and compliance documentation
Critical and independent thinking
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
GUIDELINES Adherence to the Affiliate strategic plan, included within Habitat Wake’s overall plan and mission. Additional employee guidelines are provided in the HFHWC Policy and Procedure Manual. All construction practices are according to North Carolina Building Codes and specific municipal building codes.
COMPLEXITY Responsibilities involve multitasking several activities with differing deadlines, importance, and stakeholders, requiring exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time. Ongoing training (e.g., building techniques, practices, materials, etc.) is critical.
SCOPE AND EFFECT All work must comply with applicable laws and construction codes, as well as Habitat Wake’s guidelines, policies, and mission statement.
CONTACTS The HR Generalist has frequent contact with other HFHWC staff, families, volunteers, and sponsors, as well as city inspectors and sales reps. and suppliers, and subcontractors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely requires operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS N/A
NOTE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may be assigned additional duties at any time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We also require that all staff take their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially vulnerable adults and children), and all those with whom we work seriously. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable for upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT, REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.
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