HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition

Harbor’s Edge is a premier, 5-star resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located along the scenic harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community features 300 Independent Living residences, a 33-bed Skilled Nursing Unit (Medicare/private), a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and a 34-bed Memory Support Unit.

We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Senior Living Program, earning “Best” distinctions in several categories, including Independent Living – Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining. Harbor’s Edge has also been honored as one of the nation’s top-rated Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

We are seeking a highly qualified Human Resources Generalist with a strong background in Talent Acquisition to join our dedicated onsite HR team. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, employee relations, corrective actions, employment separations, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims management.

This position requires a high level of professionalism, self-initiative, integrity, ability to appropriately handle confidential information with discretion, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will ensure that all procedures and processes are maintained accurately and handled in a timely manner, in compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards and organizational policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Human Resources Manager to build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive research and relationship building with key business partners throughout the community.
• Develop sourcing strategies to build a candidate pipeline to fill high demand positions timely; partner with hiring managers to anticipate current and future needs based on department goals and growth potential.
• Develop job postings and recruitment advertisements to attract candidates. Track applicants, evaluate qualifications, conduct screening interviews, and schedule interviews with hiring managers as needed, as assist with offer and regret letters. 
• Participate in local and virtual job fairs and networking events, as needed, to brand Harbor’s Edge as a top employer in the senior living industry. Assist with partnerships at local/virtual educational institutions to develop relationships and potential pipeline for incoming candidates.
• Coordinate onboarding with various departments including scheduling Security and Clinic for pre-employment screening for new hires. 
• Ensure proper verification of employment eligibility: Required documentation is received and retained according to federal law, program regulations or company policy compliance (e.g., professional references, licenses, background checks, I-9s, etc.), schedule and follow up on medical screenings for new hires (drug testing, PPD, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of available benefits with ability to communicate effectively with potential candidates and new hires (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, PTO, 403(b). 
• Prepare and provide various HR reports as needed (e.g., via Paylocity and/or Excel, etc.). 
• May occasionally travel locally for work related functions.
• Ensure all established HR processes are followed. Consistently strive to improve processes for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure employee records and HR files are consistently accurate, current, and documentation is appropriately filed in a timely manner. 
• Ensure all applicable licensure and certifications are obtained and verified during initial onboarding and appropriately maintained per regulations and company procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or comparable field; or a minimum of three (3) years of work related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience including full employment life cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, corrective actions, terminations, work comp, payroll, and unemployment. Previous experience in long-term care, health care and/or hospitality strongly preferred.
• HR Certification strongly preferred (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Minimum of three (3) years of strong customer service/customer facing environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws related to recruitment, hiring, employee relations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external partners and customers. Interact with an elderly population in a courteous and friendly manner. 
• Consistently demonstrate exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to utilize excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Must be highly organized, adaptable, utilize effective time management skills, able to multi-task, and meet deadlines. 
• Highly Proficient in a variety of computer programs and databases including Microsoft Office Suite, ATS, and HCM Systems (Paylocity experience strongly preferred). Strong writing skills in Microsoft Office. Strong reporting creation experience in Excel.

Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid - Certification Training
• Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan

*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.

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