HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition at Synergetics Installation Worldwide, Inc. – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition
Hybrid - Small office in the heart of Portsmouth

About Synergetics
Synergetics is a boutique management consulting firm specializing in operational transformation, technology enablement, and change management for food manufacturing and consumer goods companies. With 60 professionals distributed across 13 states and a small Portsmouth, NH office, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining a collaborative, values-driven culture built on HARTT principles: Honesty, Authenticity, Respect, Trust, and Teamwork.

The Opportunity
HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition
Full-time [Hybrid] Consulting Industry
Are you a high-energy HR professional who loves connecting great people with great opportunities? We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition / HR Generalist to help shape the growth of our expanding consulting team. If you're passionate about building strong teams, optimizing processes, and pairing strategy with technology, this role is made for you.
This position blends strategic recruiting (60%) with hands-on HR generalist work (40%)—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment and enjoys both the hunt for top talent and the satisfaction of seamless HR operations.
What You’ll Do
Talent Acquisition – 60%
Drive full-cycle recruitment for specialized consulting roles from food manufacturing to technology enablement and change management.
Build robust pipelines of skilled professionals across critical disciplines.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to engage top passive talent.
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define needs and shape ideal candidate profiles.
Manage candidate screening, interviews, and hiring workflows within Paychex Hiring.
Monitor key metrics like time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience to continually refine results.
Strengthen employer brand through outreach to universities, professional associations, and industry networks.
HR Generalist – 40%
Lead a seamless, tech-enabled onboarding experience through Paychex systems.
Administer HRIS workflows across Hiring, Onboarding, Time Tracking, and Benefits modules.
Ensure compliance across a 13-state footprint and support lifecycle activities such as offboarding.
Leverage data and analytics from Paychex to inform strategy and drive process improvements.
Contribute to broader HR projects, from process enhancements to employee experience initiatives.
What You Bring
5–10 years of progressive experience across talent acquisition and HR generalist roles.
Hands-on expertise with Paychex, especially Hiring & Onboarding modules (required).
Demonstrated success recruiting for professional services, consulting, or technical roles.
A track record of innovation—using technology to streamline and improve hiring and HR processes.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
Comfort operating independently in a remote, fast-paced work environment.
Working knowledge of multi-state employment compliance.
Bonus Points For
Experience recruiting in management consulting, professional services, or technical consulting.
Familiarity with food manufacturing, supply chain, or operations consulting talent markets.
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification.
Advanced Paychex module expertise (Benefits, Time & Attendance, Human Resources).
Background in HR process improvement or change management.
If you’re ready to make an impact by shaping how a growing consulting firm attracts and supports talent, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build the next generation of exceptional consultants.
What We Offer
• Hybrid environment with flexibility
• Opportunity to shape talent acquisition strategy for a growing consulting firm
• Collaborative culture built on HARTT values (Honesty, Authenticity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork)
• Exposure to diverse consulting projects and industries
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Short and Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous travel expense reimbursement with substantial food per diem

Our Commitment
Synergetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We participate in the E-Verify program following offer acceptance.