Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior HR Generalist

Location: New Market, VA (Fully Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Duration: 6–8 Month Contract (Potential for Permanent Hire)
Compensation: Flexible Based on Experience
Start Date: ASAP

We’re partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to hire a Senior HR Generalist to support operations at their plant in New Market, VA. This is a hands-on, plant-level HR role supporting both employees and leadership onsite, with a major focus on end-to-end recruiting as the team continues to expand headcount.

If you enjoy being embedded in operations, partnering closely with leadership, and playing a key role in building and supporting teams, this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for onsite managers and employees

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts to support site growth

• Partner with plant leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals

• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and talent development

• Handle employee relations matters including coaching, investigations, and conflict resolution

• Support onboarding, training compliance, and employee recognition programs

• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, leaves, and performance processes

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience (manufacturing environment preferred)

• Strong experience in employee relations and workplace investigations

• Proven background in full-cycle recruiting

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a plant setting

• Experience partnering with leadership and coaching frontline managers

• Familiarity with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors preferred)

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

If you’re looking for a role where you can directly impact a growing site, support leadership, and help build out a team, let’s connect.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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