Human Resources Generalist

Hilton Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Richmond is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations onsite in Richmond, VA. You will help with benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment coordination, and termination processing, while maintaining accurate employee records in HRIS.

The role emphasizes structured processes, clear communication, and meaningful behind-the-scenes impact for employees, including health and welfare plan administration and other core HR programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to do public speaking.
• Ability to perform well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma; Associate’s degree or certificate in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist administration of health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process documents through payroll and insurance providers to support accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Provide customer service to employees by answering requests and questions.
• Complete and maintain Forms I-9 by verifying documentation and keeping I-9 files up to date.
• Submit online investigation requests and assist with new-employee background checks.
• Support audits as needed of benefits or other HR programs and recommend corrective action.
• Help with new hire onboarding, including orientation presentations.
• Assist with termination processing and support preparation of the performance review process.
• Coordinate recruiting and interviews by tracking candidate status in HRIS and sending follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the Director of HR.
• File documents into the appropriate employee files, prepare correspondence, and prepare new-employee files.
• Assist with preparation of employee events and recognition programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Excellent interpersonal and customer

Excellent organizational skills

Understanding of HR principles

Excellent time management

Public speaking

High-paced environment adaptability

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

2+ years experience

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in HR

High School Diploma

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hilton Richmond is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day HR function onsite in Richmond, VA. This role keeps employee programs running smoothly, helps ensure accurate benefits administration, and provides responsive HR support across onboarding, recruitment coordination, and termination processing. If you value structured processes, strong communication, and meaningful behind-the-scenes impact for employees, this position offers a clear path to contribute to health and welfare plan administration while supporting core HR operations.

What you’ll do

• Assist with administration of health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to support accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Provide customer service to employees by answering requests and questions.
• Complete and maintain Forms I-9 by verifying documentation and keeping I-9 files up to date.
• Submit online investigation requests and assist with new-employee background checks.
• Support audits as needed of benefits or other HR programs and recommend corrective action.
• Help with new hire onboarding, including orientation presentations.
• Assist with termination processing and support preparation of the performance review process.
• Coordinate recruiting and interviews by tracking candidate status in HRIS and sending follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the Director of HR.
• File documents into the appropriate employee files, prepare correspondence, and prepare new-employee files.
• Assist with preparation of employee events and recognition programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to do public speaking.
• Ability to perform well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma; Associate’s degree or certificate in human resources or a related field and/or equivalent experience (as applicable).

Tools of the role

• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location: Richmond, VA (onsite)

Salary range: $55,000.00 to $76,000.00 per year