About VersAbility Resources

VersAbility Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Hampton, Virginia, dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to thrive. For more than 70 years, we have provided innovative employment, workforce development, residential, community living, and business services that promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity.

Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals while delivering high-quality services to our community, business partners, and government customers. At VersAbility, you'll join a mission-driven organization where your work changes lives and contributes to stronger, more inclusive communities.

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Role Overview

VersAbility Resources is seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive Human Resources support for our corporate departments and Community Living operations.

This role serves as the primary Human Resources partner for the organization's staffing positions, supporting managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll provide guidance on employee relations, onboarding, policy interpretation, compliance, personnel administration, HRIS management, performance management, and day-to-day Human Resources operations while helping ensure consistent, legally compliant employment practices across assigned business units.

The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving employee concerns, supporting managers, and improving HR processes in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position also serves as the Human Resources representative during New Employee Orientation and provides backup Human Resources support to Government Contract operations as needed.

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What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary Human Resources contact for assigned corporate departments and Community Living operations.

• Partners with managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, workplace investigations, and performance management.

• Coordinate employee status changes, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations.

• Serve as the HR representative during New Employee Orientation, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and onboarding compliance activities.

• Maintain accurate personnel records, HRIS data, and confidential employee documentation.

• Coordinate compliance activities, personnel file audits, training assignments, and required certifications.

• Generate HR reports, compliance reports, employee tracking logs, and departmental metrics.

• Coordinate unemployment claims, documentation, and agency responses.

• Manage employee inquiries through the HR shared mailbox and provide exceptional internal customer service.

• Travel to Community Living locations, corporate offices, meetings, investigations, and training as needed.

• Provide backup Human Resources support for Government Contract operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, preferably in a Human Resources Generalist, HR Coordinator, or HR Administrator role.

• Experience supporting multi-site operations or compliance-driven organizations preferred.

• Experience using an HRIS/payroll system, preferably Paychex.

• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, onboarding, and personnel administration.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or related Human Resources certification preferred.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates under a hybrid work schedule based out of Hampton, Virginia. The Human Resources Generalist regularly collaborates with employees, managers, Community Living leadership, corporate departments, Government Contract personnel, and external agencies while supporting multiple business units.

The role requires occasional travel to Community Living locations, corporate offices, meetings, investigations, unemployment hearings, training sessions, and other organizational locations. Frequent computer work, virtual meetings, document preparation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential. Employees must be able to lift or carry office materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Schedule

This is a hybrid, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees are expected to work onsite Monday through Wednesday and remotely Thursday and Friday from a distraction-free home work environment.

Candidates must be flexible to adjust their schedule based on organizational needs. Additional in-office attendance, periodic travel, and schedule flexibility may be required to support New Employee Orientation, employee meetings, investigations, training, and other Human Resources priorities.

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Why Join Us

• Support employees and leaders across corporate departments and Community Living programs.

• Make a meaningful impact by helping create a positive employee experience throughout the organization.

• Expand your expertise in employee relations, HR compliance, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations.

• Join a collaborative HR team committed to continuous improvement, exceptional service, and professional growth.

• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with opportunities to build broad Human Resources experience across multiple business units.

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How to Apply

Apply online through VersAbility Resources' careers site. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at wehire@versability.org.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

VersAbility Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Certain positions are performed under the federal AbilityOne Program and are subject to applicable contractual and program requirements.

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