Human Resources Generalist

American Forest Management (AFM) is seeking an experienced **Human Resources Generalist** to join our Human Resources team in Charlotte, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience. We're looking for someone who is more than technically strong, we're looking for a true partner. Someone who is approachable, collaborative, highly organized, and always thinking a few steps ahead. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, building relationships, improving processes, and finding ways to make both employees' and managers' lives easier. Our employees are located across the United States, working from more than 50 office locations and remotely. As a result, this role requires someone who is comfortable supporting a geographically dispersed workforce, building relationships virtually, and providing exceptional service regardless of location Success in this role requires someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, follows through on commitments, and can confidently manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture. We value people who bring positive energy, enjoy working as part of a team, and genuinely like helping others succeed. If you're someone who enjoys wearing many hats, contributing ideas, continuously learning, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. **About American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM):** Founded in 1966, American Forest Management, Inc. is a nationally recognized land and natural resource consulting firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFM provides sustainable land management, consulting, and real estate services for a diverse range of land assets - including timberland, farmland, and other privately held lands - serving landowners throughout the United States, Panama, and Costa Rica. AFM’s team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand and achieve their objectives through a comprehensive suite of land management and advisory services. With 50 regionally based offices managing almost 6 million acres, AFM offers strong local expertise, while its national platform supports collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of foresters and technical specialists to manage large and complex land projects. AFM’s services include land and wildlife management; land sales and acquisitions; forest inventory, planning, and design; growth and yield modeling; cash-flow projections; environmental and farmland services; appraisal; forest resource data management; and harvest scheduling. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** - Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, payroll, benefits, leave, and employment matters. - Build strong working relationships with managers and provide guidance on employee relations, coaching, performance management, and HR best practices. - Support biweekly payroll while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. - Provide support for employee benefit programs and assist employees with benefit enrollment, life events, and benefit-related questions. - Coordinate and facilitate engaging new hire orientation and onboarding experiences. - Support the annual performance review process, including communication, tracking, and manager support. - Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and wellness activities. - Analyze employee feedback and recommend improvements that enhance the employee experience. - Manage Workers' Compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work efforts. - Maintain OSHA logs and complete required reporting. - Assist with unemployment claims, employment verifications, audits, compliance reporting, and HR recordkeeping. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies. - Coordinate employee training programs, meetings, and HR-related events.…