The HR Generalist is a key member of Barton’s HR team, supporting employees and leaders across multiple office locations. This role requires a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable wearing many hats - from employee relations and engagement to benefits administration to compliance. The ideal candidate is approachable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment where no two days look the same.

• Serve as the point of contact for employee questions, requests, and HR support, ensuring timely and professional follow-up.
• Act as a trusted advisor and liaison to employees and managers across locations, supporting employee relations, performance management, and policy enforcement.
• Administer and manage Barton’s benefits programs (health, dental, life & disability, 401k), including communication plans that educate employees on the value of their benefits.
• Partner with managers to address employee performance concerns, absenteeism, leave requests, and other workplace issues.
• Facilitate small group meetings, annual sessions, and other forums to educate and engage employees.
• Manage and optimize Barton’s HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and leveraging reporting tools to drive insights and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues in Payroll to deliver seamless support.
• Oversee performance review management, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and meaningful outcomes.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and provide insights to leadership to improve retention and engagement.
• Maintain compliance with HR policies, protocols, and legal requirements, while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Support additional HR functions such as leave and accommodation management, job description updates, and other HR projects as assigned.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years of HR generalist or related HR experience required.
• HR Knowledge: Strong understanding of multiple HR functions (benefits, employee relations, employee engagement, compliance, performance management, and training).
• HRIS Expertise: Experience managing and optimizing HRIS platforms (ADP preferred), with the ability to ensure data accuracy, generate reporting, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills; able to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented with a proven ability to partner across departments in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong listening, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills; outcome- and solution-oriented.
• Organization & Agility: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting demands.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite; advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.

Professional Presence: Customer-focused, approachable, and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.

At Barton, we put People First. Performance Always. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-growing team where HR plays a critical role in shaping employee experience and supporting business success. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact on both our people and our performance.