HR Generalist - Virginia Beach

The Franklin Johnston Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Care

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Paid Community Service

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Franklin Group in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its Corporate HR team. This role supports employee relations, recruiting, payroll/HRIS, compliance, and general HR operations across our multi-state organization.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of HR experience, knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems, and strong communication. Bachelor’s degree preferred; SHRM-CP/PHR a plus. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations and performance management.
• Full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Payroll processing and HRIS administration experience.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll and/or ATS systems.
• Multi-state HR or payroll experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations matters, including performance concerns, policy violations, workplace complaints, investigations and manager guidance.
• Support full-cycle recruiting for Corporate and site-level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate communication and offer coordination.
• Assist with multi-state, bi-weekly payroll, including timekeeping review, payroll audits, employee changes, bonuses and troubleshooting payroll questions.
• Maintain accurate employee information within the HRIS and process hires, terminations, transfers and other employee changes.
• Provide policy interpretation and day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Assist with benefits administration, unemployment claims, employment verifications, compliance and other HR programs.
• Prepare reports, maintain HR documentation and assist with audits and special projects.
• Partner closely with the HR team and operational leadership to support employees across the organization.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting/talent acquisition

Payroll processing

HRIS administration

Communication

Multi-state HR experience

Education

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

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

The Franklin Group is fundamentally built on our people. We recognize talent as our most precious resource, and we’ve strategically focused on three core priorities: identifying and recruiting exceptional candidates, fostering long-term retention of top performers, and empowering our team members to maximize their value-creating potential.

Striving to enrich the lives of the communities we serve

At Franklin Group, we focus exclusively on multifamily housing, where our passion, expertise, and resources deliver unmatched value for property owners. Our operational platform combines best-in-class people, processes, and technology to drive exceptional performance. Built on a strong foundation, we grow with purpose, ensuring predictable outcomes. With the energy of a youthful company and the wisdom of decades of experience, we are equipped to manage profitability, develop for sustainable growth, and invest for above-market returns.

Learn what it’s like to be part of Franklin Group

The Franklin Group boasts one of the most skilled and experienced multifamily teams on the East Coast. Our leadership is composed of industry veterans who have honed their expertise from the ground up, many starting at the property level. With over 1,000 dedicated professionals, including both corporate leadership and support teams as well as on-site property teams, we are united by a shared passion for delivering excellence in multifamily housing. As we continue to grow, our team’s commitment to innovation and exceptional service remains at the core of everything we do.

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BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health Insurance
• Vision Care
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Paid Community Service
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Job Id:10514

# of Openings:1

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Generalist
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Human Resources
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Franklin Group is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our Corporate HR team. This position will support a variety of HR functions across our multi-state organization, including employee relations, recruiting, payroll/HRIS, compliance, and general HR operations.

We know HR professionals often develop stronger experience in certain areas, so you do not need to be an expert in every function listed below. We are interested in candidates who bring strong HR experience with particular depth in employee relations, recruiting/talent acquisition, payroll/HRIS- or a combination of these areas.

Compensation: $55,000 – $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do:

• Support employee relations matters, including performance concerns, policy violations, workplace complaints, investigations, progressive discipline and manager guidance.
• Support full-cycle recruiting for Corporate and site-level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate communication and offer coordination.
• Assist with multi-state, bi-weekly payroll, including timekeeping review, payroll audits, employee changes, bonuses and troubleshooting payroll questions.
• Maintain accurate employee information within the HRIS and process hires, terminations, transfers and other employee changes.
• Provide policy interpretation and day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Assist with benefits administration, unemployment claims, employment verifications, compliance and other HR programs.
• Prepare reports, maintain HR documentation and assist with audits and special projects.
• Partner closely with the HR team and operational leadership to support employees across the organization.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Employee relations, investigations and performance management
  • Full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition
  • Payroll processing and HRIS administration
• Strong communication, judgment, organization and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll and/or applicant tracking systems.
• Multi-state HR or payroll experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or similar certification is a plus.

Franklin Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.