HR Generalist

Wheeler Machinery Co•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day Human Resources operations while assisting with administrative recruiting activities to ensure smooth hiring and onboarding processes. This role helps maintain HR compliance, employee engagement, and accurate recordkeeping, while partnering with the Recruiting & Retention team to support candidate management, communication, and workflow coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with HRIS and ATS platforms.
1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Customer-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally for job fairs or training, if required.
Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

Work safely and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
Manage employee files and maintain accurate, organized HR documentation (digital and/or physical).
Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding sessions, ensuring materials, welcome kits, and documentation are prepared and accurate.
Maintain job descriptions and support updates as roles evolve.
Help manage HR programs such as employee engagement, recognition, rewards, and intranet updates.
Assist with compliance tasks including I-9s, E-Verify
Prepare HR documents, correspondence, and reports as needed.
Manage invoicing within company systems to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement activities.
Support exit processes including interviews, documentation, and offboarding checklists.
Attend career fairs and represent the company in community and recruiting-related events.
Manage assigned requisitions and assist in reviewing résumés and applications to screen for minimum qualifications.
Post job openings to approved job boards, company platforms, and internal systems.
Help schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview teams.
Maintain accurate candidate statuses and notes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Prepare offer letter drafts, background check requests, drug screen paperwork, and other pre-employment documentation as directed.
Serve as an administrative point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely communication.
Support onboarding tasks such as ensuring completion of paperwork, safety requirements, and new-hire logistics.
Assist in organizing job fairs and recruiting events.
Provide front-desk or switchboard coverage as needed.