HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location:

Charlotte (Hybrid Available)

Reports To:

HR & Operations Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

At DELTA |v|, we believe strong operations and strong culture go hand in hand. Our internal theme is simple:
Developing People. Powering Culture. Delivering Results.

We are a growing, multi-state professional services firm committed to accountability, integrity, and continuous development. We believe culture is not accidental but is built intentionally through clear standards, strong leadership, and consistent follow-through.

Our HR & Operations team plays a central role in shaping that culture. We show up. We respond quickly. We lead with professionalism and compassion. We believe that culture starts with recruiting and is sustained through consistent execution across the employee lifecycle.

We operate as a collaborative, high-performing team that values idea-sharing, ownership, and helping one another succeed. When one person shines, the team shines.

The HR Generalist owns and executes core Human Resources operations across the firm, with meaningful responsibility in payroll administration, benefits management, recruiting, compliance, and employee support.

This role serves as a trusted point of contact for employees and leaders while ensuring policies are applied consistently, systems operate accurately, and compliance standards are upheld. The HR Generalist works closely with the HR & Operations Manager and interfaces regularly with executive leadership to support strategic workforce initiatives and reporting.

This is an opportunity for an HR professional who wants to grow within a structured, high-accountability environment. The role offers exposure to executive decision-making, full-cycle recruiting ownership, benefits and payroll administration, and multi-state compliance operations.

As our organization continues to mature, this role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise and expand responsibility across HR systems, compliance, talent strategy, and operational leadership.

The HR Generalist maintains active ownership of payroll operations and wage compliance support.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll
• Review payroll reports, audits, and wage calculations for compliance with FLSA and state regulations
• Support salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and benefit integrations
• Monitor exempt/non-exempt classifications and wage compliance requirements
• Serve as a knowledgeable internal resource for payroll-related questions
• Identify process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and controls

The HR Generalist plays a central role in benefits strategy execution and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer health and welfare plans, 401(k) programs, and related benefit offerings
• Manage enrollments, eligibility changes, life events, and employee inquiries
• Partner with insurance brokers and providers to resolve complex issues
• Support annual open enrollment planning and execution
• Assist with Form 5500 preparation, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and related audits
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting benefit programs
• Identify opportunities to improve employee understanding and utilization of benefits

We believe Culture Starts with Recruiting.

The HR Generalist owns the recruitment process from intake to offer acceptance, ensuring legal compliance, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with hiring managers to define role expectations and success profiles
• Manage job postings, sourcing strategies, and applicant tracking systems
• Screen candidates and coordinate structured interview processes
• Ensure compliance with EEO and employment regulations
• Guide hiring managers through structured, compliant selection practices
• Learn and understand each manager’s hiring preferences and leadership style
• Own offer development and compensation negotiation within established frameworks
• Partner with external recruiters when needed and manage vendor relationships
• Continuously refine recruitment practices to improve quality of hire and cultural alignment
• Develop structured interview frameworks that promote consistency, fairness, and quality hiring decisions
• Track and report recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and quality-of-hire indicators

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees regarding policies, leave, workplace matters, and benefits
• Support routine employee relations matters and documentation with appropriate escalation
• Maintain consistent, fair application of HR policies
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee records and HRIS data
• Conduct personnel file audits and ensure document retention…