Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Talent Acquisition in White River Junction, Vermont at Concepts NREC

Position Type: Salary

Work Model: On Site / Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Talent Acquisition supports Concepts NREC by administering employee benefits, leading recruitment efforts, coordinating onboarding activities, and providing day-to-day HR support. This position partners with managers throughout the organization to attract and retain talented employees while ensuring a positive employee experience and compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a professional engineering and manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and hiring strategies.
• Prepare and post job advertisements on appropriate recruiting platforms.
• Source qualified candidates using online recruiting tools, professional networks, employee referrals, and educational institutions.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring teams.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and employment offers.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics.
• Support internship, co-op, and university recruiting initiatives.
• Participate in career fairs and recruiting events.

Benefits Administration

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness benefit programs.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual Open Enrollment.
• Serve as the primary employee contact for benefit questions.
• Work closely with insurance brokers and benefit vendors to resolve employee issues.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist Payroll with deduction accuracy.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Prepare onboarding materials and ensure completion of employment documentation.
• Coordinate new hire introductions, facility tours, and training schedules.
• Assist with employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate offboarding activities.

Human Resources Administration

• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Prepare employment letters, status changes, and personnel documentation.
• Assist employees with HR-related questions regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information.
• Assist with HR reporting and compliance activities.
• Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and HR process documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting.
• Manufacturing or engineering industry experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable HR certification.
• Familiarity with recruiting technical, engineering, and manufacturing positions.

The compensation range posted represents the full salary range for the role. Actual pay will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and the position level ultimately offered.