Human Resources Generalist

Lexington KY Full-Time $80000 $85000

Join an award-winning nationally recognized design firm of architects engineers landscape architects and planners as its HR Generalist in Lexington. Youll report to the Head of Human Resources and take ownership of day-to-day HR across five offices from hiring and employee relations to benefits performance management and compliance. This is a great fit for a self-driven HR professional who wants real responsibility and a visible role in shaping company culture.

• Recruiting and onboarding: Manage the full hiring cycle from job posting to offer along with onboarding and offboarding.
• Employee relations: Resolve conflicts conduct investigations and guide disciplinary processes with fairness and discretion.
• Engagement: Lead surveys events and stay and exit interviews that strengthen the employee experience.
• Payroll and benefits: Oversee payroll and administer health and retirement plans including annual open enrollment.
• Compliance: Keep the firm aligned with federal state and local employment laws and maintain policies and the employee handbook.
• Performance and development: Run the annual review process and support training programs.
• Systems and process: Serve as HRIS administrator and find ways to make HR work simpler and more efficient.
• Travel: Visit offices in Ohio and Texas periodically.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Psychology or a related field
• 6 years of progressive HR experience
• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR certification (strongly preferred)
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel as needed
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

• Self-motivated passionate about HR and comfortable working independently
• Skilled in negotiation conflict resolution and building trust
• Organized detail-oriented and effective at managing competing priorities
• Analytical with a practical approach to solving problems
• Professional and ethical with a firm commitment to confidentiality
• Solid command of employment laws and regulations
• Comfortable with standard office software and quick to learn HRIS and talent management systems

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous time off: 15 PTO days 5 holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid schedule available after 90 days
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid financial planner
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted gym membership or reimbursement