HR Generalist I

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for an HR Generalist I to support daily human resources operations for a shared services team in Dallas, Texas. This long-term contract role is centered on providing prompt, accurate support for employee lifecycle transactions, onboarding coordination, record maintenance, and inquiry resolution. The position calls for strong organization, good judgment, and a service-oriented mindset in a fast-paced HR environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a large volume of HR transactions in Workday, including hires, employee changes, separations, and organizational updates, while keeping work accurate and timely.
• Answer employee questions received through HR support channels, resolve standard issues efficiently, and route more complex items to the right HR, payroll, or business contacts.
• Assist with preboarding and onboarding by preparing employment paperwork, coordinating logistics, and helping create a smooth start for new hires.
• Arrange interviews and support pre-employment steps such as screenings and required document collection.
• Keep employee information current across HR systems and complete routine reviews to help ensure clean data, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support workforce actions including terminations, reductions in force, location changes, and flexible work arrangement updates.
• Revise standard operating procedures, job aids, and internal knowledge resources to help keep HR processes consistent.
• Assist with reporting, controls, and process checks by validating information, documenting activities, and spotting ways to improve service delivery.
• Work closely with HR partners and other internal stakeholders to support operational consistency and a positive employee experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Background in HR administration, HR operations, shared services, or a similar support position.
• Understanding of employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, job changes, and separations.
• Hands-on experience using HR systems such as Workday to enter, update, and monitor employee data.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle inquiries professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail for documentation, reporting, and compliance-related work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, perform well in a high-volume setting, and meet service expectations.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to partner across HR, payroll, and other teams.

Additional Information

This is a long-term contract position based onsite in Dallas, Texas. The employer is a specialized talent solutions firm that supports contract, temporary, and permanent hiring across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support functions.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

Applicants for U.S. openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Contract and temporary professionals may be eligible for benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and the ability to enroll in a 401(k) plan.

Terms and Conditions

Contract and temporary professionals are offered benefits coverage as described by the employer. Employment is subject to the employer’s terms of use and privacy notice, and the organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Employer Notes

The employer also references access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training, along with app-based job notifications and matching features.