Human Resources Generalist in Glen Allen, Virginia at Kalyan Hospitality

About Company:

Our vision is to become the premier hotel development company with a concentration in Virginia, committed to excellence through strategic development and continued innovation in the hospitality industry. Guided by our core values, we will exceed the expectations of our guests and members and enhance the value of our partners' investments.

Our mission is to provide the ultimate guest experience through exceptionally talented associates committed to providing true hospitality. We do this by providing support, training, and growth for our team members while being fiscally responsible to our owners and investors.

About the Role:

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations across the organization while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. This position assists with employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll and HRIS support, leave administration, compliance, and personnel record management. The HR Generalist serves as a resource for both managers and employees, helping resolve HR-related questions and supporting consistent HR practices across multiple properties. By maintaining accurate records, assisting with audits and reporting, and supporting HR initiatives, this role helps ensure efficient and effective HR operations throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily HR operations across multiple hotel properties, including employee relations, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, and HR support for managers and employees.
• Assist with ADP Workforce Now administration, including onboarding, employee profile maintenance, PTO policies, payroll changes, reporting, and troubleshooting HRIS issues.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, I-9 documentation, and support HR compliance audits and corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with administration of FMLA, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims and hearings, leave requests, and related documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including job postings, background checks, new hire paperwork, and onboarding communication.
• Support payroll-related processes including deductions, garnishments, status changes, and reporting.
• Serve as a resource to hotel leadership regarding HR policies, procedures, documentation, and employee concerns.
• Support performance management processes, investigations, policy enforcement, and other HR initiatives as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Generate reports and assist with HR projects, audits, training initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trust and providing clear guidance to employees and management. Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office is important for maintaining accurate records, reporting, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.