Human Resources Generalist - Phoenix, AZ
- Location
- AZ Phoenix
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Are you passionate about building great workplace experiences and helping employees succeed? As an HR Generalist, you'll play a key role in supporting employees and leaders across a variety of human resources functions, including employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance. This position serves as a trusted advisor to managers, helping them navigate workplace challenges while driving engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. If you enjoy problem-solving, coaching leaders, and making a meaningful impact on workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:
- Deliver HR services to client groups and general HR support to employees, and front-line managers.
- Work closely with management to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
- Manage employee relations situations at assigned location(s); partner with HR Manager as needed to effectively resolve situations; identify trends in employee relations cases to address root cause; educate managers on how to handle situations more effectively.
- Provide guidance and counsel to management staff regarding appropriate progressive discipline and termination steps. Monitor and review corrective action and termination documentation for completeness and organizational consistency.
- Identify trends and issues impacting employees and management. Identify training and management coaching needs. Deliver new manager and other HR-related training to managers.
- Remain abreast of labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, etc.) and provide education to location managers/supervisors; coordinate any related situations with HR Service Center (ESC).
- Act as employee advocate as needed.
- Participate in relevant business and HR meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used and Responsibility
- MS Office Suite
- Employee relations investigations and counsel employees
Experience/ Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, with strong focus in employee relations required.
- PHR Certification preferred.
- Must pass background investigation.
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From Grand Canyon Education's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job