HR Generalist

Bala Consulting Engineers

HR Generalist supporting employee lifecycle, benefits, compliance, and employee relations at Bala Consulting Engineers. Partnering with HR leadership and Talent Acquisition in a primarily onsite Wayne, Pennsylvania role.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWayne • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance reporting. Proficient in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.

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Benefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsHR Compliance ReportingHRIS ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationLeave AdministrationHR Compliance ReportingEmployee RelationsData AnalysisReportingHRIS PlatformsPerformance ManagementOnboardingOffboarding

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceSound JudgmentCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

HRISSharePointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHRCEBS

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee EngagementMulti-State WorkforceArchitectureEngineeringConstructionProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily operational HR support to employees and managers across onboarding, offboarding, offers, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, performance management, and retirement programs
Serve as a front-line employee and manager resource, escalating concerns to the HR Director as appropriate
Administer benefit programs, including new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, annual open enrollment, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and 401(k) participation
Coordinate with external vendors and carriers
Administer the performance review process and employee and candidate change letters, including offer letters, promotions, salary increases, and employment verifications
Conduct assigned employee-relations investigations and partner with the HR Director to address workplace concerns and resolve conflicts
Maintain the HR SharePoint site, policies, forms, and employee resources
Maintain employee data in the HRIS and generate recurring and ad hoc reports
Monitor HR compliance requirements and assist with audits, reporting, and recordkeeping
Assist with HR department projects, employee engagement surveys, ERGs, and strategic HR initiatives
Provide backup support to Talent Acquisition for interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding logistics
Maintain accurate and timely work product with confidentiality and ethics
Travel to other regional offices when needed; overnight travel is rare

Requirements

What you’ll need

Willingness and ability to work at least 4 days per week in-office in Wayne, PA
4–6 years of experience providing broad HR support required
Demonstrable experience with benefits administration and/or leave of absence
Experience with HR compliance reporting
Experience with employee relations
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar field
Relevant experience plus an HR certification can be considered in place of a completed degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements
Experience using HRIS platforms for reporting, data management, and employee lifecycle administration
Willingness and ability to travel to other regional offices when needed; overnight travel is rare
High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to exercise sound judgment and reasoning
Previous customer service experience preferred
Previous experience supporting a multi-state workforce preferred
Architecture/Engineering/Construction or other professional services industry experience preferred
SHRM-CP, PHR, or CEBS certification preferred
Experience maintaining content and resources within SharePoint preferred
Relocation assistance, fully remote work, and employment sponsorship are not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
401(k) with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience
8 paid holidays
8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
Employee Referral Program
One day remote work for full-time onsite roles
Competitive market salary structure