Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary
A growing organization in Columbia, SC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for a long-term temporary contract opportunity. This onsite role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to make an immediate impact supporting day-to-day human resources operations.
The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with an established HR team that values accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and responsive employee support. This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits support, payroll coordination, and HR administration while contributing to a professional and collaborative workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations, employee requests, and general human resources processes.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support benefits administration, employee communications, payroll, and timekeeping processes.
• Help coordinate HR initiatives and ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Job type: Long-term temporary contract.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Work arrangement: Onsite in Columbia, SC.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support onboarding, offboarding, recruiting, and employee documentation processes.
• Assist with benefits administration, payroll coordination, and timekeeping support.
• Maintain confidential HR records and provide responsive employee support.
• Coordinate HR communications, initiatives, and administrative tasks.
• 2+ years of professional human resources experience.
• General knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations in a government, public sector, or highly regulated environment.
• Prior experience with employee records, onboarding workflows, benefits support, payroll, or timekeeping processes.
• Familiarity with HR systems or applicant tracking systems.

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