Human Resources Generalist

Black Bear Talent; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Talent is seeking a skilled Human Resources Generalist to support a client through full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations. This direct-hire role focuses on building strong employee relations and effective benefits administration across departments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive HR experience, a solid grasp of federal and state employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define competencies, screening criteria, and interview structure.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies and external recruitment partners.
• Support onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Maintain applicants tracking documentation and compliance reporting.
• Maintain confidential tracking of candidate documentation and compliance timelines.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and other statutory or company leaves.
• Maintain leave tracking systems and documentation.
• Communicate with medical providers and ensure return-to-work clearance compliance.
• Maintain personnel records, I-9 documentation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Other duties as assigned per the HR Director

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Employee relations

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Black Bear Talent is seeking a highly capable and well-rounded Human Resources Generalist for our client. This is a direct-hire opportunity with strong growth potential for an HR professional who brings solid business acumen, a strong HR foundation, and a talent-growth mindset. The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in supporting the organization through full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and collaboration with leaders on both day-to-day and strategic HR initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define competencies, screening criteria, and interview structure.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies and external recruitment partners.
• Support onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Maintain applicants tracking documentation and compliance reporting.
• Maintain confidential tracking of candidate documentation and compliance timelines.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and other statutory or company leaves.
• Maintain leave tracking systems and documentation.
• Communicate with medical providers and ensure return-to-work clearance compliance.
• Maintain personnel records, I-9 documentation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Other duties as assigned per the HR Director

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
• Proficiency in full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning.
• Experience managing leave administration and employee documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies consistently.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills across hourly and leadership populations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and tracking tools.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Critical thinking and sound judgement in employee relations matters

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industry, or warehouse distribution environment preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred but not required.

At Black Bear Talent we’re not just about filling a space. We partner with you to find the right fill for your needs. Our number one goal is to find you the career candidate and building the relationship with the employer as your trusted source for staffing and direct hires