We are looking for an HR Generalist to support key human resources and payroll activities. This role will balance employee support with operational accuracy, helping manage payroll processing, onboarding coordination, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of workplace policies, employment regulations, and employee relations while maintaining a thorough and service-focused approach. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll activities and verify employee pay data for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.• Guide new hires through the onboarding process, including documentation, policy acknowledgment, and coordination of required employment records.• Support employees and managers by addressing workplace concerns, answering HR-related questions, and helping resolve employee relations matters appropriately.• Manage benefits-related tasks such as enrollments, updates, and employee communication to ensure a smooth and accurate experience.• Help maintain HR policies and procedures by monitoring adherence to company standards and relevant labor laws.• Prepare, review, and organize personnel records and HR documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and compliance requirements.• Partner with internal stakeholders to interpret rules, regulations, and employment guidelines in daily HR operations.• Contribute to compensation and HR administrative processes by tracking employee changes and ensuring records remain current

• Experience handling full-cycle payroll in a fast-paced business environment. • Working knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, and core human resources practices. • Familiarity with employment laws, compliance standards, and HR recordkeeping requirements. • Ability to manage employee onboarding activities with strong attention to detail and organization. • Experience supporting employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment. • Understanding of HR policies and procedures and the ability to apply them consistently. • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across different levels of an organization.

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Hampton, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24.5385 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support key human resources and payroll activities. This role will balance employee support with operational accuracy, helping manage payroll processing, onboarding coordination, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of workplace policies, employment regulations, and employee relations while maintaining a thorough and service-focused approach. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll activities and verify employee pay data for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.• Guide new hires through the onboarding process, including documentation, policy acknowledgment, and coordination of required employment records.• Support employees and managers by addressing workplace concerns, answering HR-related questions, and helping resolve employee relations matters appropriately.• Manage benefits-related tasks such as enrollments, updates, and employee communication to ensure a smooth and accurate experience.• Help maintain HR policies and procedures by monitoring adherence to company standards and relevant labor laws.• Prepare, review, and organize personnel records and HR documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and compliance requirements.• Partner with internal stakeholders to interpret rules, regulations, and employment guidelines in daily HR operations.• Contribute to compensation and HR administrative processes by tracking employee changes and ensuring records remain current
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

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