Human Resources Generalist - Talent Acquisition

Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC offers an onsite, collaborative environment in Charlotte, NC with a strong emphasis on people operations. The Human Resources Generalist – Talent Acquisition leads full-cycle recruiting, provides day-to-day HR support, and partners with hiring managers to shape workforce strategy. You will support onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, HR administration, and other HR initiatives, all within a culture that values growth, teamwork, and practical impact. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including a 401(k), dental, health, and vision insurance, plus paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for both exempt and non-exempt roles across multiple departments.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and craft effective recruiting strategies.
• Prepare and post job openings on internal and external boards.
• Proactively source candidates via LinkedIn, networking, referrals, career fairs, professional associations, colleges, and recruiting platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone screens, coordinate interviews, and facilitate candidate assessments.
• Coach hiring teams through the interview and selection process.
• Prepare job offers and coordinate pre-employment steps including background checks, drug screens, and employment verification.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment metrics to monitor performance.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Build relationships with local colleges, technical schools, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
• Continuously assess recruiting effectiveness and propose process improvements.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Provide guidance to employees on policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Support managers with employee relations matters while ensuring policy and employment law compliance.
• Assist with performance management processes, development initiatives, and succession planning.
• Support investigations involving employee concerns or policy violations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and recruiting data in the HRIS and ATS, ensuring timely processing of transactions.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and respond to employee questions.
• Support HR compliance activities including I-9 administration, EEO reporting, and required documentation.
• Assist with policy implementation and employee communications.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Support training and development programs.
• Generate HR reports and analyze metrics.
• Assist with additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience using HRIS and ATS systems.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Technologies

• HRIS
• ATS
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Workday Recruiting
• Workday HCM
• ADP Workforce Now
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Ability to travel locally for recruiting events, career fairs, and occasional company meetings
• Occasional travel up to 10 percent to other HIESA locations as business needs require

Work location

On-site in Charlotte, NC