Strategic HR Generalist & Benefits Specialist

First Piedmont Corporation; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Piedmont Corporation in Virginia is seeking a Human Resource Generalist & Benefits Specialist to join our on-site team in Chatham. This full-time role manages day-to-day HR activities, administers employee benefits, supports onboarding and offboarding, and maintains accurate HR records across the employee lifecycle.

You will coordinate benefits enrollment with vendors, help implement HR policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide guidance to managers and staff on HR matters.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in HR, including generalist responsibilities.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employment regulations.
• Hands-on experience with benefits administration and vendor coordination.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and basic office software (MS Office, spreadsheets, databases).
• Ability to work on-site in Chatham, VA and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred qualifications: HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR activities and recordkeeping.
• Administer employee benefits programs and enrollment.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate benefits administration.
• Develop and implement HR policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise managers and employees on HR-related matters.

Skills

HR Generalist

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

AA/BA in HR or Business

HR Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

First Piedmont Corporation in Virginia is seeking a Human Resource Generalist & Benefits Specialist to join our on-site team in Chatham. This full-time role manages day-to-day HR activities, administers employee benefits, supports onboarding and offboarding, and maintains accurate HR records across the employee lifecycle.

You will coordinate benefits enrollment with vendors, help implement HR policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide guidance to managers and staff on HR matters.