Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Company: The Kerner Group, Inc.
About The Kerner Group, Inc.
The Kerner Group, Inc. is a long-standing and respected organization serving the commercial sector since 1946. As the parent company of one of the most established commercial HVAC and industrial services businesses in the Hampton Roads region, The Kerner Group supports a diverse workforce across office and field operations. We are a progressive, growth-oriented organization committed to compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive, hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This role supports employees and leadership in areas including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll and benefits administration, leave management, performance support, HR systems administration, and HR reporting.
The Human Resources Generalist operates with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and independent judgment and serves as a trusted partner to leadership. This position is ideal for a proactive HR professional who values compliance, employee engagement, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including performance, attendance, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
- Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for exempt and non-exempt roles.
- Administer and support bi-weekly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including annual open enrollment, and respond to employee benefit inquiries.
- Develop, maintain, and update HR policies, procedures, forms, and internal process documentation.
- Conduct periodic reviews and updates to the Employee Handbook to ensure alignment with employment laws and company practices.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and applicable leave laws.
- Track and manage employee leave balances and documentation within the HRIS system.
- Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across HR systems.
- Prepare HR reports and metrics for leadership review, including headcount, turnover, compliance tracking, and benefit participation.
- Support employee training initiatives and HR-related projects.
- Communicate professionally and maintain strict confidentiality in all HR matters.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar role.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
- Experience in HR and Payroll are a must for this position
- Experience with Paycor and or Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
Certifications
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS, payroll, benefits, and recruiting systems
Work Environment and Requirements
- Standard office environment
- Monday through Friday schedule: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
- Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
- Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
- Subject to random and post-accident drug screening
The Kerner Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
