Job Description

Job Title: HR Generalist / Consultant
Location: Kernersville, North Carolina

Type: 12-16 week contract (temporary maternity coverage) with potential for temp-to-hire

Compensation: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Kernersville, NC) – Remote work is not available

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

HR Generalist / Consultant Key Responsibilities:

• Reports into HR leadership and supports a field-based workforce of flaggers and operations staff. This is a hands-on HR/Recruiting/Administrative role requiring the ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Manage high-volume recruiting efforts, including sourcing, screening, and scheduling candidates for interviews
• Conduct phone screens and initial candidate evaluations to support hiring managers
• Coordinate and execute onboarding processes, including I-9s, E-Verify, and new hire documentation
• Support employee relations matters as needed, including basic issue resolution and documentation
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate employee records in compliance with company and legal requirements
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll support for hourly field employees
• Track employee certifications, training, and compliance requirements
• Provide general administrative support to field supervisors and office leadership
• Maintain organized HR documentation and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

HR Generalist / Consultant Required Qualifications:

• 2–3+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support roles
• Strong experience with high-volume sourcing and candidate screening
• Hands-on experience with onboarding and I-9 processing
• Ability to work independently with little to no training or ramp-up time
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

HR Generalist / Consultant Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• Experience supporting field-based or hourly workforces
• Experience in construction, transportation, or similar industries
• Exposure to payroll or certified payroll processes
• HR certification (PHR) a plus

Why This Role

• Immediate impact role with strong ownership
• Exposure to a high-volume, field-driven workforce
• Opportunity for long-term potential based on performance

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Ref: #563-Joule Staffing

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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