Bilingual HR Generalist - On-Site (EN/ES)

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking an HR Generalist to join our growing HR team in Reston or Sterling, VA. This hands-on role reports to the Director of HR and partners with the HR Coordinator to deliver day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders across the organization.

The ideal candidate enjoys helping employees and managers, handles day-to-day questions, and keeps HR processes moving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, skilled trades, or field-based environments preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations and general HR operations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and good judgment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and general HR questions.
• Partner with managers to address employee concerns, performance matters, attendance, and other workplace issues.
• Support employee relations matters and workplace investigations, including gathering information and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Assist with corrective actions, employee transitions, and offboarding when needed.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA and other employee leave requests.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Coordinator to support onboarding, employee changes, benefits, HRIS administration, personnel records, and other HR processes.
• Help ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently across the organization.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation.
• Partner with the Director of HR on employee relations matters, compliance initiatives, HR projects, and other departmental priorities.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and leaders across both field and office operations.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

HR operations

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking an HR Generalist to join our growing HR team in Reston or Sterling, VA. This hands-on role reports to the Director of HR and partners with the HR Coordinator to deliver day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders across the organization.

The ideal candidate enjoys helping employees and managers, handles day-to-day questions, and keeps HR processes moving in a fast-paced environment.