Human Resources Generalist

About the role

• At Motive Power, we believe our people are our greatest advantage. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and people-first Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to help build and scale a strong, high-performing team.
• This role reports to the CFO and serves as a key partner in delivering high-quality People Operations support across a multi-state workforce within a consulting environment. This position partners closely with employees and leadership to drive an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• The HR Generalist is responsible for core HR functions including employee relations, benefits administration, full cycle recruiting, compliance, and HR Operations. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing processes and building relationships, with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for continuous improvement.
• This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

What you'll do

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, supporting day to day HR needs and fostering a positive inclusive workplace culture
• Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and connected from day one.
• Support employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Prepare personnel correspondence including employment verifications and employee communications.
• Manage employee separations, including documentation and internal communications.
• Manage employee leave of absence programs (e.g., FMLA, medical, personal), including employee communication, documentation, and coordination with managers and external partners as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date employee records, files, and HR systems.

Benefits & Compensation Administration

• Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, billing reconciliation, COBRA administration, and employee support, in partnership with external vendors
• Stay current on benefits trends, compliance requirements, and market offerings; proactively recommend improvements or new vendors as needed.
• Lead annual open enrollment, including communication strategy and employee education.
• Administer 401(k) programs including enrollments, testing, loans, and coordination with financial advisors.
• Support compensation-related processes such as stock option grant administration and reporting.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Own and drive full-cycle recruiting across departments, including:
• • Partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies
  • Drafting and posting job descriptions aligned with company culture and goals
  • Sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and other channels
  • Screening resumes and conducting initial candidate interviews
  • Coordinating and facilitating interview processes
  • Managing candidate experience from first touchpoint through offer stage
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Represent Motive Power at job fairs, networking events, and other recruiting initiatives.
• Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and employer branding efforts.
• Partner with leadership and Resource Management to support workforce planning and hiring forecasts.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Coordinate with external HR partners to stay current on employment law and compliance requirements.
• Support affirmative action planning, EEO reporting, and non-discrimination testing.
• Act as liaison between HR and payroll; serve as backup for payroll processing.
• Create and maintain HR reports and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, promotions, etc.), and surface insights to support decision-making
• Act as the HR business subject matter expert for HR tools and systems.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support HR initiatives such as policy updates, systems improvements, and employee programs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across HR functions.
• Contribute to building scalable HR practices that support company growth.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
• Sound judgment and ability to remain objective and fair
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• 5+ years of human resources experience
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition strategies
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems
• Exposure to benefits administration and compliance
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift up to 20–25 lbs
• Ability to work occasional overtime and travel as needed
• Operate a motor vehicle when required
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency using computer equipment and systems

SUPERVISION

None

CONTACTS

Heavy internal collaboration; moderate external interaction

The anticipated wage range for this position is $100,000-$200,000 per year based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and qualification. In addition to base pay, Motive Power offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, $2,500 towards a fully electric EV, plus more.

Motive Power is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

At Motive Power, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects our dedication to ESG principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process, please contact us at hr@motive-power.com to discuss your needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.