Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Human Resources Generalist to join our growing team.
Our organization operates a diverse group of business units across West Virginia and Kentucky, employing approximately 80 team members—and continuing to grow. This is a broad, hands-on role responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle while helping management build a positive, professional, and compliant workplace.
The successful candidate will balance day-to-day HR administration with recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, and workforce planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment process, including preparing job advertisements, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating offers, and onboarding new employees.
- Develop and administer employee orientation programs to ensure new team members understand company policies, procedures, expectations, and workplace culture.
- Maintain employee personnel files, employment agreements, job descriptions, policies, and other HR documentation.
- Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and workers’ compensation claims.
- Coordinate employee performance evaluations and assist managers with performance improvement, recognition, and employee development.
- Support employee relations by addressing workplace concerns, assisting with conflict resolution, and providing guidance to managers and employees.
- Assist with disciplinary matters, investigations, terminations, and other sensitive employment issues in a fair and professional manner.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, wage and hour requirements, OSHA standards, and workplace safety obligations.
- Review and update employee handbooks, workplace policies, and HR procedures as the organization grows.
- Coordinate training and professional development programs to strengthen employee skills and support succession planning.
- Support organizational changes by communicating clearly with employees and helping managers implement new processes and structures.
- Prepare and analyze HR reports relating to staffing levels, turnover, attendance, compensation, recruitment, and other workforce trends.
- Manage confidential employee and company information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.
- Perform general HR administration and undertake additional HR-related projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Coordinator, or in a comparable human resources position.
- Working knowledge of federal employment law and employment requirements applicable in West Virginia and Kentucky.
- Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and workplace compliance.
- Strong understanding of HR policies, personnel administration, and confidential record keeping.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects across several business units and locations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgment and the ability to manage workplace concerns and sensitive employee matters professionally.
- Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to prepare and interpret HR reports.
- Experience with HR information systems, payroll platforms, or applicant-tracking systems is preferred.
- A degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- SHRM or HRCI certification is an advantage but is not required.
This position provides an opportunity to play an important role in a growing and diverse organization. You will work closely with employees and management across multiple business units while helping develop the systems, policies, and workplace culture needed to support continued growth.
We are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to develop.
Pay: $50,745.02 - $61,112.27 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
