About the role
Description PhaseWell Research is seeking a dynamic and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team. This is a true generalist role with broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle — with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition — alongside benefits and retirement plan administration, total rewards, and culture-building initiatives. The ideal candidate is equal parts hands-on administrator and strategic partner, passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
Assist with full-cycle talent acquisition.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, build job descriptions, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
Manage the candidate experience to ensure a positive, professional, and timely process at every stage.
Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.).
Ensure compliant, consistent, and bias-aware hiring practices.
Employee Lifecycle Management
Manage onboarding and new-hire orientation to set employees up for success from day one.
Administer employee changes for corporate employees.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity.
Support performance review cycles and documentation.
Benefits and Retirement Plan Administration
Administer group benefits and retirement programs.
Assist with open enrollment, new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions; liaise with brokers and carriers.
Coordinate with plan providers and support annual audits, testing, and required filings.
Total Rewards – Compensation & Benefits
Assist in maintaining pay structures, job levels, and internal equity.
Help develop and communicate the total rewards value proposition to employees and candidates.
Contribute to annual merit, bonus, and compensation review processes.
Employee Experience, Culture & Engagement
Champion initiatives that strengthen company culture, connection, and belonging.
Plan and execute engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and company events.
Administer engagement surveys, analyze results, and partner with leadership on action plans.
Act as a trusted, approachable resource for employees; support employee relations matters with discretion and empathy.
Continuously look for ways to improve the end-to-end employee experience.
HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Prepare HR reports and analytics for leadership as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of progressive HR generalist experience
Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition
Hands-on experience administering benefits and retirement plans
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities