Temporary HR Generalist

Beacon Hill; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Norfolk, VA to place a Temporary HR Generalist who will support day-to-day HR operations for an hourly workforce. This role covers payroll, benefits, onboarding, employee records, and HR administration during a period of transition.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple HR priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience in manufacturing or similar settings.
• Hands-on payroll experience required with attention to timekeeping accuracy.
• Experience administering benefits, onboarding, and HR records.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for an hourly workforce.
• Assist payroll processing and correct timekeeping discrepancies.
• Administer benefits, handle onboarding and employee inquiries.
• Maintain HRIS, payroll, and benefits data with accuracy.
• Lead onboarding for new hires and support recruiting as needed.
• Provide employee relations support and confidentiality in handling matters.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership on HR needs and processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Onboarding

HR administration

HR operations

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Tools

Paychex

Employee Navigator

Job description

Temporary HR Generalist (A765449RDU) Norfolk, Virginia

Salary: USD0 - USD33 per hour

We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide hands‑on support across a broad range of Human Resources functions. This position will join the organization during a period of transition and will play an important role in maintaining day‑to‑day HR operations while helping create consistency and structure within the department.

The ideal candidate will be a well‑rounded HR professional who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and supporting an hourly, multi‑shift workforce. Hands‑on payroll experience is important, but this role will extend beyond payroll to include benefits, onboarding, employee support, HR administration, and general HR operations.

For the right individual, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce.
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing and correcting timekeeping discrepancies and ensuring accurate employee information.
• Administer employee benefits and assist with enrollment, changes, and employee questions.
• Maintain employee information across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Coordinate and lead new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Support recruiting and hiring activities for hourly employees as needed.
• Maintain employee files, time‑off information, and other HR documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees with questions regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and general HR matters.
• Provide general employee relations support and escalation of more complex matters appropriately.
• Partner closely with Finance and company leadership on HR needs.
• Ensure established HR processes and procedures are followed consistently.
• Help identify opportunities to improve HR processes, organization, documentation, and workflows.
• Assist leadership with additional HR projects and priorities as the department continues to evolve.

The organization currently utilizes Paychex for payroll and Employee Navigator for benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience in a Generalist, HR Specialist, or similar capacity.
• Hands‑on payroll experience required.
• Experience with benefits administration, onboarding, employee records, and general HR support.
• Experience supporting an hourly employee population strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or similar environment experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Paychex and/or Employee Navigator is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple HR priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and stepping into an environment where priorities may shift.
• Practical, approachable, and collaborative working style.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling employee matters.