Human Resources Generalist

United Way for Greater Austin is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Austin, TX (onsite) with a salary of USD 55,000 per year. This role supports talent acquisition and employee experience by coordinating recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, internships, and essential HR operations. You will also help strengthen university and community partnerships while ensuring HR processes run smoothly for employees and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a range of roles across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates to identify qualified talent.
• Coordinate interview logistics and facilitate the offer process.
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and recruitment metrics.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and community organizations.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, career events, networking functions, and community outreach programs.
• Coordinate campus recruiting initiatives and internship opportunities.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and engagement of interns, including internship scheduling, projects, and evaluations.
• Serve as a point of contact for interns and hiring managers throughout the internship experience.
• Facilitate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and new-employee paperwork to support a smooth transition.
• Coordinate employee separations, exit interviews, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions, including support for annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate benefits-related communications and documentation.
• Support payroll processing, audits, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee data, maintaining employee files and HR records.
• Assist with employee relations matters and HR programs.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Prepare reports and HR metrics as needed, participate in special projects, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience, with emphasis on recruiting and employee lifecycle management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration (preferred).
• Experience working with universities, internship programs, or community partnerships (a plus).
• Strong recruiting and sourcing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Technology

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HRIS
• ATS

Preferred Certifications

• PHR
• SHRM-CP
• Or willingness to obtain certification

This position is located in Austin, Texas and reports directly to the Chief People Officer.