HR Generalist

Arc3 Gases, Inc.; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc3 Gases, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with managers and employees across branches, fill plants, and support teams.

You will manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leaves, compliance, and HR records in a hands-on role on the plant floor and at the branch counter as well as behind a desk. You will handle background checks, DOT steps for CDL roles, I-9/E-Verify, and safety training handoffs, ensuring payroll accuracy and timely HR processes.

Qualifications

• Handles recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave, compliance, and HR records.
• Works with CDL drivers, fill plant operators, branch staff, and office professionals.
• Maintains confidential personnel files and HRIS data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with branch, plant and department managers to post openings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and extend offers.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and DOT steps for CDL roles.
• Run new-hire onboarding and orientation, including I-9, E-Verify, and safety training handoffs.
• Administer benefits enrollment and life events; answer benefits questions.
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leaves; coordinate workers' comp.
• Process payroll changes accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HRIS data.
• Support compliance with federal/state laws and DOT/OSHA recordkeeping.
• Assist with policy updates and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Leave management

Compliance

Payroll support

Records management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Arc3 Gases is an independent, family-owned distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and welding supplies. We serve customers across Virginia and the Carolinas from about 60 locations, including retail branches, gas fill plants, a welder repair center, and cylinder repair operations. Our roughly 725 employees are the reason customers choose us: we compete on service, relationships, and doing things right.

Role Summary

The HR Generalist is the day-to-day HR partner for managers and employees across our branches, fill plants, and support teams. You will handle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave, compliance, and HR records for a workforce that includes CDL drivers, fill plant operators, branch sales and counter staff, and office professionals. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is comfortable on a plant floor or at a branch counter as well as behind a desk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting and onboarding

• Partner with branch, plant, and department managers to post openings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and extend offers.
• Coordinate pre‑employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, and DOT driver qualification steps for CDL roles.
• Run new‑hire onboarding and orientation, including I-9 verification, E-Verify, and required safety training handoffs.

Benefits, leave, and payroll support

• Administer benefits enrollment, life events, and open enrollment; answer employee benefits questions.
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodation, and other leaves of absence.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and return-to-work with the safety team.
• Process employee changes (hires, transfers, pay changes, terminations) accurately and on time for payroll.

Compliance and records

• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HRIS data.
• Support compliance with federal and state employment law in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, plus DOT and OSHA recordkeeping requirements tied to HR.
• Keep required postings current at every location and help prepare for audits.

Programs and engagement

• Help develop and update policies and the employee handbook.
• Run exit interviews and turnover reporting; recommend retention improvements.
• Support recognition, service awards, and employee events that reflect our family-owned culture.