Human Resource Generalist

cornerstonesupportservices; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Support Services is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations across Harrisonburg and Roanoke. The role combines recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and program administration to support a proactive HR function.

Key duties include full-cycle recruiting, orientation, training compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and workplace investigations. Travel between locations up to 25% is required; SHRM-CP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 1+ year HR management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP certification a plus.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% between locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, and hiring with department managers.
• Lead new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training (safety, anti-harassment, licensure, certifications).
• Administer benefits, leave, performance management, and investigations.
• Serve as HR contact for employee inquiries; escalate issues as needed.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

HR compliance

HRIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced HR Generalist to run the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources department across our Harrisonburg and Roanoke locations. This role blends recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and program administration - ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives on variety and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in partnership with department managers
• Lead new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
• Track and enforce compliance with mandatory training (safety, anti-harassment, licensure, certifications)
• Administer core HR programs: benefits, leave, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations
• Serve as a point of contact for employee and supervisor HR inquiries, escalating complex matters as needed
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment law and HR best practices

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1+ year of HR management experience preferred
• SHRM-CP certification a plus
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn HRIS/talent management systems
• Clean driving record; ability to travel up to 25% between office locations