We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide on-site HR support for a busy industrial workforce in Norfolk, Virginia. This contract position with potential for a permanent role will serve as a key resource for employees and leaders, helping to strengthen employee relations, recruiting efforts, onboarding, performance processes, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings a practical, people-focused approach and is comfortable partnering with both frontline teams and management in a fast-moving construction and contractor environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, including attendance concerns, performance issues, corrective action, and workplace conflict resolution.<br>• Guide investigations and maintain thorough documentation to support fair, consistent handling of employee concerns and policy-related matters.<br>• Manage recruiting coordination for trade, office, and leadership roles, from job posting support through candidate communication and onboarding logistics.<br>• Lead orientation and onboarding activities for new employees to help them transition smoothly into the organization and understand workplace expectations.<br>• Support internal employee movement and employment status changes, including promotions, transfers, and separations, while ensuring accurate records are maintained.<br>• Partner with leadership to track staffing trends, turnover patterns, and retention challenges, and recommend practical workforce planning improvements.<br>• Assist with performance review cycles, development planning, and supervisor coaching to strengthen employee growth and accountability.<br>• Act as a local HR contact for benefits, leave administration, and workers’ compensation questions, including injury reporting and return-to-work coordination.<br>• Maintain personnel files, audit-ready documentation, and compliance records in alignment with company standards and applicable employment laws.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance service delivery, and support implementation of standardized policies across the business.
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations for a long-term contract opportunity. This role will contribute to recruiting, onboarding, employee records administration, compliance coordination, and core HR support across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and a detail-oriented approach.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage recruiting logistics by preparing job postings, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, and coordinating pre-employment and onboarding paperwork.<br>• Maintain employee records and HR data, produce routine reports, and help track workforce metrics to support planning and decision-making.<br>• Assist with regulatory compliance by organizing required documentation, monitoring key deadlines, and preparing materials for audits and internal reviews.<br>• Provide first-line support for employee questions related to policies, benefits, leave, and employment forms, while directing sensitive issues to HR leadership when needed.<br>• Oversee onboarding and offboarding administration, including completion of required forms, exit documentation, benefit notices, and interview coordination.<br>• Support performance management activities by monitoring review timelines, distributing evaluation materials, and keeping accurate records.<br>• Coordinate training programs by scheduling sessions, documenting attendance, and following up on mandatory course completion.<br>• Process approved updates related to compensation, benefits, and leave administration, including workers’ compensation and applicable state or federal leave documentation.<br>• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders on benefits, background screening, HRIS updates, and other employee lifecycle activities within assigned scope.