Regional Human Resources Generalist

Terracon

. Support regional HR activities across Eastern North Carolina, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, employee development, communications, training, culture, and wellbeing .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regional HR activities, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws. Strong focus on fostering a positive workplace culture and effective communication within the organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Business AdministrationProgressive HR ExperienceEmployee RelationsRecruitment And OnboardingConflict Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

HRIS ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee DevelopmentPolicy InterpretationTraining And DevelopmentCompliance With Employment LawsBackground ChecksDrug Screens

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingConflict ResolutionCommunicationEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Employee WellbeingWorkplace CultureStaffing NeedsRegional HR ActivitiesSafety Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support regional HR activities across Eastern North Carolina, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, employee development, communications, training, culture, and wellbeing
Collaborate with the People Team to ensure effective communication to Operations
Support regional HR compliance and strategy through policy interpretation and implementation, training, and initiatives
Administer regional HR programs, including recruiting, performance management, employee wellbeing, and training and development
Foster employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
Identify staffing and recruiting needs and support hiring and regional recruiting best practices
Communicate HR-related concerns and escalate complex employee relations situations to corporate HR leadership
Process employee-related transactions and changes in the HRIS, including new hires and terminations, when required
Process background checks and drug screens
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety concerns
Maintain quality standards and confidentiality
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 4 years’ progressive HR experience in a generalist capacity, or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years’ related experience
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Business acumen or ability to quickly acquire business knowledge
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
Employee ownership through Terracon’s 100 percent employee-owned structure