Human Resources Generalist

American Forests

HR Generalist supporting day-to-day HR administration including recruitment and payroll for American Forests. Collaborating with departments to provide high-quality HR support aligned with mission and values.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and benefits and payroll administration
Collaborate with internal and external partners
Post job openings on internal and external job boards
Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
Conduct initial phone screenings and candidate outreach
Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates
Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation
Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment activities
Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle
Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees
Facilitate orientation and ensure completion of required documentation
Assist with employee benefits enrollment and changes
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions
Coordinate annual open enrollment activities
Liaise with benefits vendors and resolve routine issues and perform periodic audits
Maintain benefits records and documentation
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Partner with the VP of HR to update policies, procedures, and the employee handbook annually
Process payroll submissions and payroll-related changes
Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
Assist employees with payroll-related questions
Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
Assist with compliance reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Perform other HR administrative duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-3 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, or related areas
Knowledge of basic HR practices and employment regulations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Experience using HRIS, Office365 (specifically Word, Power Point and Excel), payroll, and applicant tracking systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and outside partners at all levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is preferred
Current HR Certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Parental bonding leave
Bereavement leave
Military leave
401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
Technology stipend
Pet benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitmentonboardingemployee engagementbenefits administrationpayroll processingcompliance reportingHR practicesemployment regulationsattention to detailconfidentiality

Soft Skills

organizational skillscustomer serviceinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationability to manage multiple prioritiesability to meet deadlines

Certifications

HR Certification