Human Resources Generalist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with employees and leaders across the organization. You will contribute to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations in a collaborative, global environment.

You will ensure compliance with regulations and policies while supporting HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes relationship-building, discretion, and effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, employment legislation, and employee relations principles.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR activities across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Assist with performance management, goal setting, and development planning.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity in HR systems.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, processes, and best practices to employees and managers.
• Support payroll, benefits, and HR transactions as needed.
• Contribute to HR programs, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

HR Generalist

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and helping people thrive at work? Join Hitachi Energy as an HR Generalist and become a trusted partner in supporting employees, leaders, and key people processes across the organization. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to a broad range of human resources activities, from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving challenges, and driving impactful HR initiatives. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your expertise is recognized, and your contributions directly support organizational success. If you are motivated by continuous improvement, enjoy working with diverse teams, and are looking to grow your HR career in a global organization, we would love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and initial assessments.
• Deliver a positive onboarding and orientation experience for new employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity within HR systems.
• Partner with employees and managers by providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and resolution strategies.
• Support performance management activities, including reviews, goal setting, and development planning.
• Process HR transactions related to payroll, benefits, and employee data changes.
• Contribute to HR programs, training initiatives, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with employment regulations.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar Human Resources role.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, employment legislation, and employee relations principles.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms; Workday experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team shaping a more sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• We offer ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Our people-first culture encourages continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and meaningful contributions that make a real impact.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice.