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