Human Resources · Philadelphia, PA

HR Generalist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$26–$54/hr
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$81k
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P&C Management Consultant

Accenture · Philadelphia, PA

We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…

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Management Consulting - Health Consultant

Accenture · Philadelphia, PA

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, brin…

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Program Management Advisor

Mindlance · Philadelphia, PA

Job-ID29368102Reference26-27022Program Management Advisor Duties: • Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Program Management assignments/projects. • Supports the delivery of a strategic program repre…

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Director - Life and Annuities Consulting

Willis Towers Watson · Philadelphia, PA
$150k - $220k

Our industry-leading life insurance consulting team is seeking a Manager to join the team in the US to support account development and lead high-performing client delivery teams. In this role, you will work across a rang…

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East Region Director, Interiors

HDR · Philadelphia, PA

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Product Compliance Senior Consultant

Deloitte · Philadelphia, PA
$110.7k - $218.3k

Position Summary Senior Consultant - Regulatory & Compliance - Enterprise Operations & Risk Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory enviro…

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HR Recruitment Coordinator

Visiting Angels Greater Philadelphia · Jenkintown, PA · Full-time

Visiting Angels Jenkintown serves the Montgomery County area and is rated as the Best Provider in the area. We are looking for a full-time HR Recruitment Coordinator to join our Human Resources Team! This position report…

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HR Generalist

Addison Group · Philadelphia, PA · Temporary
$35 - $40 per hour

Position Title: HR Generalist Location: Philadelphia, PA Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $35–$40/hr Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM On-Site or Hybrid: Fully On-Site Benefits: This position i…

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What hr generalists earn in Philadelphia

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $26–$34 $54k–$70k
Mid level $34–$44 $70k–$92k
Senior $41–$54 $86k–$113k

Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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