HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Richmond, VA
  • $70,000–$80,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

HR Generalist

Position Summary

LHH is seeking an HR Generalist who is responsible for supporting and coordinating a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a key resource for employees and management, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. The HR Generalist helps foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment while supporting employee engagement, retention, and the overall effectiveness of HR operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Recruitment and Staffing: Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and pre-employment processes.

  • Onboarding and Offboarding: Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding activities, employee documentation, and offboarding procedures to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.

  • Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, conflict resolution, performance issues, and interpretation of HR policies. Assist with employee investigations and recommend appropriate actions as needed.

  • Benefits Administration: Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and other employee offerings. Respond to employee inquiries and support enrollment and benefits-related processes.

  • Performance Management: Support performance review processes, goal setting, employee development initiatives, and performance improvement plans in collaboration with management.

  • HR Policies and Procedures: Help develop, implement, communicate, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates to promote consistency and compliance across the organization.

  • Compliance and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, monitor compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, and support HR audits, reporting, and required documentation.

  • Employee Engagement and Development: Assist with initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, engagement, retention, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.

  • HR Operations and Administration: Maintain HR information systems, prepare HR reports, track employee changes, and support payroll-related processes and other administrative functions as needed.

  • Management Support: Partner with managers to address staffing needs, employee performance concerns, organizational changes, and day-to-day HR matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in human resources or a related field preferred.

  • Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using HR information systems (HRIS).

  • Ability to work collaboratively with employees, management, and cross-functional teams.

  • Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, fairness, and a positive employee experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Marissa Moore

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichmond, VA
Salary$70,000–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • Employee Orientationunmatched
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  • Employment Lawunmatched
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  • Policy Implementationunmatched
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  • Set Goalsunmatched
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  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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