HR Generalist – Fulfillment Centers

Socket.dev; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive Access

AI-First Skill Building

Accelerated Career Path

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Backcountry is seeking an on-site HR Generalist for its Virginia Fulfillment Center to own the full people function for a high-volume hourly workforce. You will influence culture, retention, and operational performance with end-to-end HR oversight.

Expect accountability for onboarding, employee relations, and safety compliance; drive data-driven improvements and partner with leadership to strengthen retention and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in HR Generalist or related role—ideally in fulfillment, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR fundamentals.
• Comfortable supporting hourly and salaried employees in a high-paced frontline environment.
• Proactive communicator who builds trust and influences across all levels.
• Demonstrated success with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and retention.
• Experience with HRIS systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operational HR Partnership: serve as a key HR partner to FC leaders on day-to-day people operations.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: lead local onboarding efforts for a welcoming and consistent new hire experience.
• Employee Experience & Retention: champion the full employee lifecycle and set retention goals.
• Training & Development: design and deliver supervisor training and development programs.
• HR Operations & Compliance: maintain records, support OSHA initiatives, and handle employee relations investigations.
• Data & Reporting: create monthly HR metrics for site leadership and cross-location reporting.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Retention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS system

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

1. Reports to: Sr. HR Manager
2. Location: Christiansburg, VA, On-site

About the Role

You will serve as the on-site HR presence for Backcountry's Virginia Fulfillment Center, owning the full people function for a high-volume hourly workforce where your decisions directly shape culture, retention, and operational performance. Your scope spans every touchpoint of the employee lifecycle, and your impact is felt on the floor every day.

At 6-12 months, success looks like measurable improvement in turnover, a supervisory team that is meaningfully stronger in their people management capability, and ER matters handled with consistency, speed, and zero compliance exposure. Leaders trust you, employees know you, and HR is seen as a driver of results and not a back-office function.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

What you get to do every day:

Operational HR Partnership

• Serve as a key HR partner to FC leaders on day-to-day people operations.
• Participate in decision-making discussions that impact staffing, retention, and culture.
• Help create accountability through shared ownership of people metrics and leadership cross-training.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead local onboarding efforts, ensuring a welcoming and consistent new hire experience.

Employee Experience & Retention

• Champion the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding to development milestones and recognition.
• Identify trends from exit interviews and employee feedback, and use insights to improve retention and engagement.
• Collaborate with the team to set and track clear retention goals.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver supervisor training and development programs.
• Help upskill leaders through instructor-led sessions and on-the-job support.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and compliance documentation.
• Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support OSHA initiatives and maintain a culture of safety.
• Assist in employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Support DEI and engagement initiatives at the local level.

Data & Reporting

• Create and share monthly HR metrics with site leadership, contributing to broader reporting consistency across locations.
• Track progress on key indicators including turnover, hiring performance, engagement scores, and compliance.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experiencein an HR Generalist or related role—ideally in a fulfillment, logistics, or manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR fundamentals.
• Comfortable supporting both hourly and salaried employees in a high-paced, frontline environment.
• Proactive communicator who builds trust and influences across all levels.
• Demonstrated success with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and retention.
• Experience with HRIS systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bonus: Familiarity with OSHA or safety regulations in an operational setting.

What’s in it for you? Joining Backcountry isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
• AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
• Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
• Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. #VFCHQ

TheCSCfamily of brandsprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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TheCSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance oran accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].