HR Generalist

Printpack • Newport News, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make a difference in associates' lives while building your HR expertise? We're hiring an HR Generalist to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Newport News facility! This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on HR experience across the full associate lifecycle - from recruiting and onboarding to performance management and everything in between. This position reports to the HR Manager and offers excellent opportunities for career advancement in Human Resources.

Requirements

• Background in associate relations, conflict management, and HR investigations
• Understanding of HR laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, EEOC, HIPAA)
• Knowledge of benefits administration and compliance requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels
• Data analysis and presentation abilities to identify trends and address opportunities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and projects
• HR Certification: SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional HR certification
• Advanced conflict resolution and workplace investigation capabilities
• Deep knowledge of talent development processes and performance management systems
• Exceptional ability to influence without direct authority and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Critical thinking skills to analyze complex challenges and exercise sound judgment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Must be 18+ years old and pass pre-employment screening.
• Internal candidates must demonstrate Core Values and maintain good standing.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification: SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional HR certification
• Advanced conflict resolution and workplace investigation capabilities
• Deep knowledge of talent development processes and performance management systems
• Exceptional ability to influence without direct authority and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Critical thinking skills to analyze complex challenges and exercise sound judgment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiting teams on interview panels, make hiring recommendations, develop offer letters, and lead new hire orientation while managing background checks and medical assessments in Workday
• Lead performance review processes for hourly associates, provide coaching and development plans with front-line leaders, and serve as HR Business Partner to operational leadership
• Handle associate relations issues, progressive discipline, investigations, and exit interviews while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment in sensitive situations
• Manage benefits administration, open enrollment, qualifying events, and execute compliance activities for corporate policies and federal/state laws including FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
• Conduct associate training and HR classes on performance management and Workday while supporting talent development processes and individual development plans
• Process payroll approvals, time corrections, HRIS transactions, and support implementation of company-wide HR initiatives and projects
• Oversee Social Responsibility programs and community relations while supporting Food Safety initiatives and various HR projects

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays
• HR certification support and career advancement opportunities
• Medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed