HR Generalist: Build a Multi-Site People Program

Fidler and Associates; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidler and Associates is creating its first dedicated Human Resources role to build a compliant, scalable HR function for the Winchester and Woodstock offices. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and policy development while partnering with the COO on payroll and compliance.

As the sole HR presence, you will shape policies, manage vendor relationships, and drive employee engagement as the practice grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience; healthcare, dental, or multi-site small-business experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and Virginia employment law.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable being the sole HR presence in the building.
• High degree of discretion handling confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Recruit full-cycle recruiting for clinical and administrative roles across two offices.
• Oversee onboarding, paperwork, orientation, and license/credential verification.
• Manage employee relations and be primary contact for employee questions/concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and track retention trends.
• Administer benefits programs including health insurance, PTO, retirement, and enrollment communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Virginia employment laws and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain personnel files and credentialing/licensing tracking for dental staff.
• Develop and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies across both locations.
• Support payroll processing, timekeeping accuracy, and PTO tracking.
• Stand up a performance review process and coach office managers.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives to unify culture across locations.
• Select and maintain an HRIS and report HR metrics to COO.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Travel between Winchester Woodstock

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/payroll platforms

Job description

Fidler and Associates is creating its first dedicated Human Resources role to build a compliant, scalable HR function for the Winchester and Woodstock offices. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and policy development while partnering with the COO on payroll and compliance.

As the sole HR presence, you will shape policies, manage vendor relationships, and drive employee engagement as the practice grows.