HR Generalist

RKL LLP

. Support client projects and initiatives, including outsourced HR support, employee handbooks, job descriptions, recruiting, compensation, employee engagement, HRIS implementation, and HR audits .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLancaster • Pennsylvania • United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR policies, employee relations, and talent acquisition while effectively managing client projects and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in developing training programs and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR ExperienceTalent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyHRIS Implementation

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Hard Skills

HR PoliciesEmployee HandbooksJob DescriptionsCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementHR AuditsTraining Program DevelopmentCompliance KnowledgeResearch and AnalysisMultimedia Training Platforms

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SoftwarePayroll SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Outsourced HR ServicesEmployee EngagementClient ProposalsFederal Employment LawsState Employment LawsLocal Employment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support client projects and initiatives, including outsourced HR support, employee handbooks, job descriptions, recruiting, compensation, employee engagement, HRIS implementation, and HR audits
Create, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices
Support client employee relations issues, performance management, and progressive discipline
Help design, develop, and deliver training programs for client organizations
Support client recruitment processes, including job analysis, job description and posting development, pre-screening, and interviewing
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Handle sensitive information confidentially and take on additional responsibilities to support client needs
Communicate updates, issues, and concerns to client PICs, RKL partners, leadership, team members, and clients
Participate in client discovery sessions and gather information on client requirements and expectations
Collaborate on developing and presenting client proposals
Contribute to business growth through client service, conferences, networking events, community involvement, and identifying new opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of HR experience, preferably in a consultancy or outsourced HR services environment
Associate's or bachelor's degree in HR, communication, or business is preferred
Broad knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and performance management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management, prioritization, multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis on HR regulations, best practices, and industry trends
Problem-solving and innovative solution development skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS and payroll software, and multimedia training platforms
Ability to travel to and from client meetings or on-site trainings
Ability to attend in-person meetings or training sessions, potentially involving travel and overnight stays
Ability to work outside standard business hours when needed
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Ability to bend, kneel, twist, or reach
Must communicate effectively with clients and team members in person, by phone, and electronically

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities for significant growth
Professional and personal development through feedback and new ideas
Travel and overnight stays related to client meetings or training sessions
Flexible work schedule, including potential work outside standard business hours to meet client needs