Human Resources Generalist

Avanciers Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers Inc. is seeking a motivated HR professional to support HR Business Partners in a manufacturing setting. You will handle HR operations, onboarding, time and attendance, and payroll coordination while driving employee engagement at the Richmond site.

The role emphasizes policy compliance, accurate records management, and collaboration with HR services for smooth daily HR activities. This is a 6-month engagement with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with high-volume recruitment for production workers and onboarding of new hires.
• Support HRBPs by executing people strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Field policy inquiries and ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Assist with time and attendance management and payroll processing coordination.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal site communications.
• Participate in site HR initiatives and identify process improvements.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Recruitment support

Policy & compliance

Employee engagement

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

HRIS (e.g., Workday or ADP)

Job description

As a core member of the site Human Resources team within a manufacturing environment, you will provide operational and generalist support to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) while driving value across day-to-day HR activities and employee engagement initiatives.

About the Role

Industry / Unit: Manufacturing & Industrial Electronics

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Administration: Assist with high-volume recruitment for production workers, lead candidate onboarding and orientation, oversee time and attendance management, and partner with centralized HR Services for payroll and administrative processing.
• HRBP Support: Partner with HR Business Partners to execute people strategies that align with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Policy & Compliance: Field general HR policy inquiries, ensure consistent policy implementation, and maintain compliance with site procedures and U.S. employment legislation.
• Employee Experience: Support employee engagement initiatives and drive internal communication efforts across the site.
• Project Support & Continuous Improvement: Participate in site HR initiatives, streamline operational workflows, and identify opportunities for process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an HR department with strong hands-on HR administration experience.
• Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of core HR functions (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, comp & benefits) and basic U.S. employment regulations.
• Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail, strong time management, and analytical skills.
• Mindset: Results-oriented collaborator with a strong team ethic and an interest in long-term career growth with the organization.