Human Resources Generalist

C & F Enterprises, Inc.
Newport News, VA
About Us

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve everyday. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources department. In this role, you’ll help manage a wide range of HR functions—from recruitment and onboarding to benefits, compliance, and employee engagement. You’ll work closely with the entire Human Resources department and play a key role in supporting our employees and company culture.

What You’ll Do:

General HR Support

  • Provide administrative support for the HR department and assist with daily tasks and projects.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal teams.
  • Support company-wide HR initiatives and special projects.

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Manage the full recruitment process: post job openings, screen candidates, schedule and conduct initial interviews.
  • Oversee the new hire process and conduct new hire orientations.
  • Ensure job descriptions and interview guides are accurate and up to date.

Employee Lifecycle & HRIS

  • Manage employee changes in the HRIS (new hires, job changes, transfers, manager changes, terminations, etc.).
  • Maintain data integrity and support system upgrades and enhancements.
  • Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll processing.
  • Provide primary support for timecard maintenance.
  • Respond to and participate in unemployment claims.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

  • Stay up to date on legal requirements and ensure HR policies and reporting are compliant.
  • Maintain I-9 documentation.
  • Manage employee files and ensure proper documentation and retention.
  • Track FMLA and ensure compliance with leave policies.
  • Handle ACA compliance and related reporting.

Benefits Administration

  • Assist with administering benefits programs (health, dental, life, disability, vacation, leave of absence, EAP).
  • Reconcile benefit vendor invoices.
  • Support employees with benefits-related questions and issues.

Performance & Training

  • Assist with the performance review process to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Help plan and coordinate employee and management training programs.
  • Follow up with employees and managers to gather feedback on training.

Employee Engagement

  • Help coordinate HR-led employee events and training sessions.
  • Promote continuous learning and development for yourself and the team.
  • Support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Other Responsibilities

  • Compile data, perform analysis, and generate reports as needed.
  • Take on additional duties as assigned.
  • Manage OSHA reporting and workers’ compensation claims.

What You’ll Bring:

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Competencies

  • Positive energy and team spirit
  • Strong customer service mindset
  • Adaptability and openness to change
  • Ability to work independently and effectively

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, including data analysis and reporting
  • Solid knowledge of federal and state employment laws
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical requirements:

  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
  • Carrying, pushing or pulling office items up to 10 lbs.
  • Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Paid time off
  • The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Posted 2025-09-05

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