Senior Human Resources Generalist

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist in Charlotte, NC to manage the full employee life cycle and provide expert HR guidance to a diverse workforce. You will ensure policy consistency, handle employee relations, and coordinate compensation market studies.

You will use HRIS for transactions, support benefits and leaves, onboard/offboard employees, and collaborate with the Area HR Manager to maintain an inclusive culture and strong team dynamics.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related HR experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and proofreading.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• In-office 4-5 days per week; Charlotte, NC location.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee life cycle in the NC Area with excellent customer service.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HDR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations and performance management questions, including PIP creation and coaching.
• Coordinate compensation market studies with managers, Area HR Manager, and corporate HR.
• Utilize HRIS to process personnel transactions, generate reports, and support HR operations.
• Assist with HDR benefit plans, leaves, and ADA accommodations; refer complex questions to managers/partners.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding and oversee completion of paperwork.
• Collaborate with the Area HR Manager to maintain a positive team environment.
• Assist with professional development training for staff.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and NC Area internship program.
• Work with recruiting to create/open requisitions; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: 'https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

In the role of Senior Human Resources Generalist, we'll count on you to:

• Accomplish a variety of HR-related tasks with excellent customer service to support the full employee life cycle in the NC Area as needed
• Ensure the fair and consistent application of HDR policies and procedures and address questions, including those of moderate complexity
• In consultation with the Area HR Manager, handle general employee relations and performance management questions or issues – including creating performance improvement plans and coaching employees and supervisors
• Coordinate requested compensation market studies with managers, Area HR Manager, and corporate HR
• Utilize the HRIS to process personnel transactions, generate reports, and support HR operations
• Understand basic HDR benefit plans, leaves, and ADA accommodations in order to assist employees - refer complex questions to Area HR Manager and corporate partners
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and offboarding and oversee the completion of employee paperwork
• Take initiative to work in collaboration with the Area HR Manager and NC Area HR team to maintain a positive team environment
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• Assist with the coordination of professional development training for staff
• Focus on driving and supporting an inclusive work environment and assist with diversity, equity and inclusion functions and outreach initiatives.
• Support the NC Area internship program
• Work in partnership with recruiting and hiring managers to create and open requisitions
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related field
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel periodically including day and overnight trips
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and ability to work within a variety of different systems
• Ability to work in-office 4-5 days per week; the location of this position is Charlotte, NC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication including proofreading, strong client service ability and excellent telephone skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte Industry: HR Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff…(https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.