HR Generalist in New Orleans, Louisiana at The Baptiste Group LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time  
Location: On-Site
Travel Requirement: This position is primarily office-based and does not require routine travel. Occasional local travel for meetings or organizational needs may be required.

Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations and employee lifecycle activities. This position provides support with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance tracking, employee relations, HR administration, and other HR functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support recruitment and onboarding activities
Maintain accurate employee personnel records
Coordinate new hire documentation and onboarding requirements
Track employment screening and compliance requirements
Assist employees with HR-related questions
Support employee relations and performance management processes
Assist with benefits and leave administration
Maintain HRIS records and employee data
Prepare HR reports and workforce documentation
Support HR policy implementation
Maintain confidentiality of employee information
Assist with audits and compliance reviews
Coordinate with payroll and benefits providers as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible HR experience
Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of Human Resources experience
Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance
Experience maintaining confidential employee information
Experience with HRIS or personnel management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems
Experience supporting government contractors or multi-site organizations
Experience with employee relations, onboarding, and compliance

Key Skills
Human Resources • Employee Relations • Onboarding • HR Compliance • HRIS • Personnel Records • Recruitment Support • Confidentiality • Communication • Organization

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.