HR Generalist Jobs in Lancaster, PA

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Human Resources Specialist (Military)

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 1 day ago

Serve as a Human Resources Specialist in an Army Reserve Battalion or equivalent size unit. Conduct analysis of records for appropriate documentation and adherence to Army and United States Army...

Human Resources Specialist (Military)

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, 1185 Deployment Distribution Support Battalion, 1179 Transportation Support Brigade,...

Human Resources Generalist - Benefits

  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago

The HR generalist will advise administrators, supervisors, and employees in HR practices, provide information to employees about regulations, contract language, and policies, and to provide general...

Sr HR Generalist

  • Red Lion, PA (17 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (17 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago

HR Generalist to join our Red Lion, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best....

HR Generalist

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 25 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 25 days ago

Position Overview The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of the Human Resources and Payroll department providing technical and...

Human Resources Generalist

  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Lititz, PA Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Description Performs a broad range of duties in coordination with the HR team, related to...

Sr. Analyst, HR Benefits

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Key contributor to the Benefits Open Enrollment, responsibilities to include support for project management and execution for active open enrollment....

Workforce Strategies HRIS Specialist

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 45+ days ago

The RKL Virtual Workforce Strategies HRIS Specialist is a highly skilled role that supports, system builds and set-up, onboard clients, and maintain the organizations HRIS applications and modules...

HR Generalist

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting human resources organizational capability....

HR Generalist

  • Columbia, PA (8 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, PA (8 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

HR Generalist Department: Human Resources & Recruiting Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia, PA - Plant Reporting To: Melissa Staub Description The HR Generalist plays a critical role in ASC's...

Demographic Data for Lancaster, PA

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Lancaster, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Lancaster, PA
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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