HR Generalist/ Benefits Specialist

 First Piedmont Corporation is a full-service waste management company. Since our incorporation in 1969, we have earned an impeccable reputation for providing safe, reliable, and economical waste hauling, disposal, and recycling services. First Piedmont’s philosophy is to meet the needs of our customers by using the most environmentally sound method available. Our growth as a company is based on these principles

First Piedmont Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Chatham, VA. The Human Resource Generalist / Benefits Specialist manages day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.  Core duties include facilitating the onboarding process, administering benefits enrollment, managing leave guidelines, and ensuring company policies are consistently applied and compliant.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience

• Degree in a business-related field or a minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus.