Human Resources · Pittsburgh, PA

HR Generalist jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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$23–$49/hr
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$73k
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GIS Technical Architect, Manager

PwC · Pittsburgh, PA
$99k - $232k

Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFunctional & Industry TechnologiesManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a GIS Technical Architect, Manager, you will engage with clients to optimize oper…

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Pharmacy Partner Coordinator

Blink Health · Pittsburgh, PA

Company Overview:Blink Health is the fastest growing healthcare technology company that builds products to make prescriptions accessible and affordable to everybody. Our two primary products - BlinkRx and Quick Save - re…

Posted 3d ago
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Edge Connectivity Specialist 2

HDR · Pittsburgh, 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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Manager Human Resources (Hybrid)

Jericho HR Group · Pittsburgh, PA
$110k - $125k

Our client, a dynamic and growing organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen their HR function. This role is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrive…

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Human Resources Compliance & Risk Specialist

Allegheny Family Network · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time
$45k

Human Resources, Compliance & Risk Specialist to support the Human Resources Director in the administration and coordination of key HR, compliance, and risk management functions. This position plays an essential role in…

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Senior HR Generalist

Donnelly-Boland and Associates · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time
$70k

Senior HR Generalist Who We Are Donnelly-Boland and Associates is a woman-owned CPA and management consulting firm that helps small businesses, startups, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies run a wide r…

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Human Resources Administrator

System One · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

Overview The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for providing Human Resources support to assigned functional areas of the HR department for the Company. Principally responsible for the monitoring and first poin…

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HR Business Partner- Hybrid

HRT Solutions · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

The Role: HR Business Partner - Hybrid Pittsburgh, PA Our client is seeking an organized, analytical, and proactive HR Business Partner to join their team. As an HR Business Partner, you will join our Human Resources tea…

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What hr generalists earn in Pittsburgh

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $23–$30 $48k–$63k
Mid level $30–$39 $63k–$82k
Senior $38–$49 $78k–$102k

Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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