Regional Human Resources Coordinator

Terracon; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Regional HR Generalist/Manager to support HR activities across a region. The role focuses on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, development, and compliance with policies and regulations. The individual will handle inquiries, HR transactions, background checks, and maintain documentation.

The position emphasizes partnering with leadership, supporting staffing efforts, and ensuring safety and quality standards on projects. A valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve routine employee questions regarding policies and benefits.
• Process HR transactions and changes in the HRIS to ensure accuracy and compliance; perform background checks.
• Train and assist managers and employees with navigating HR self-service tools.
• Source and screen candidates and assist with regional staffing efforts.
• Maintain employee files and documentation, including new hire, actions, performance, and terminations.
• Monitor adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Support the Director, Regional Operations or Regional HR Manager with administrative duties.
• Follow safety rules and report any safety concerns; maintain project quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Development

HRIS

Background checks

Compliance

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Regional Human Resources plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. HR professionals are responsible for managing employee relations (ER), recruitment, onboarding, and development, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal regulations. Responsible for handling a variety of tasks, including responding to employee inquiries, processing HR transactions, conducting background checks, and maintaining employee documentation. Additionally, Regional Human Resources involves administering HR programs, supporting staffing efforts, and communicating HR concerns to leadership, all while upholding safety guidelines and quality standards. The Regional HR Generalist or Manager will solely support the HR activities of a region and may receive support from a Regional HR Coordinator if the region size or volume dictates.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Respond to and resolve routine employee questions regarding human resources policies and employee benefits.


• Share communications from the People team with Operations.


• Process employee-related transactions and changes such as new hires and terminations in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure accuracy and compliance with law and company guidelines. Process background checks.


• Train and assist managers and employees with navigating HR self-service tools.


• Source and screen candidates and perform routine recruiting related activities in support of regional staffing efforts.


• Support employee documentation and compliance through the creation, update, and/or maintenance of employee files such as new hire documentation, employee actions documentation, performance management, and/or termination documentation.


• Monitor adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.


• May perform administrative duties supporting the Director, Regional Operations or Regional HR Manager.


• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.


• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.


• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and a minimum 2 years’ related experience.


• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.