Human Resources Generalist – Strategic Projects (High-Growth HR Leadership Path)

We’re looking for an ambitious, high-potential Human Resources Generalist who is ready to accelerate their HR career and gain exposure to enterprise-level strategic work. This role is designed for an up-and-coming HR superstar (3–5 years of experience) who is hungry to grow, eager to contribute, and motivated by the opportunity to work closely with HR leadership and the executive team. 

As an HR Generalist focused on strategic projects, you’ll take on meaningful work across talent, benefits, HR operations, systems, employee experience, and organizational development. You’ll help shape the future of our HR function while gaining hands-on experience that builds toward a trajectory of HR leadership! 

What You’ll Do 

Strategic Projects & Collaboration 

• Partner directly with the HR leadership team on high-visibility strategic initiatives, including the Chief People Officer. 

• Support cross-functional HR projects involving talent acquisition, total rewards, learning & development, and employee engagement. 

• Collaborate with C-suite leaders and business partners to support workforce planning, culture initiatives, and operational improvements. 

• Lead and assist with key HR programs and annual processes (performance cycles, compensation reviews, benefits open enrollment, etc.). 

HR Operations & Systems 

• Support the optimization of HR processes, workflows, and documentation to improve speed, quality, and employee satisfaction. 

• Partner with HRIS and technology teams on Workday system enhancements, configuration needs, and feature rollouts. 

• Ensure data integrity and maintain high standards of confidentiality and compliance across all HR systems. 

Talent, Benefits & Employee Experience 

• Provide generalist support across the employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and policy administration. 

• Assist in benefits administration, communications, and vendor coordination. 

• Contribute to building a strong, inclusive, and engaging employee experience through initiatives, programs, and feedback loops. 

Leadership Development & Exposure 

• Participate in executive-level meetings, special assignments, and strategic planning sessions. 

• Receive mentorship and career coaching from senior HR leaders. 

• Build the foundational skills and perspective needed to step into an HR leadership role. 

What You Bring 

• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience in generalist, HR operations, HR coordinator/specialist, or similar role. 

• Strong interest in strategic HR, organizational effectiveness, and long-term career growth toward HR leadership. 

• Experience working with HR systems (Workday preferred but not required). 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to or collaborate with senior leaders. 

• A proactive, curious, “figure-it-out” mindset with strong project management skills. 

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. 

• High integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.