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Human Resource Generalist (on-site)

Dollar Tree

Chesapeake, VAFull-time$75–82K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–82K/yr
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Human Resources Generalist provides operational and administrative support to Human Resources Business Partners and partners across HR, Legal, leaders, and associates. The role supports employee relations, leave administration, performance management, organizational changes, and HR processes, with exposure to multiple HR disciplines. It is office-based and requires 40 or more hours per week, with schedule flexibility as business needs require.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FMLA AdministrationADA Accommodation ReviewsPayroll AdministrationEmployee RelationsLeave AdministrationPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsOrganizational ChangeHR OperationsLeader CoachingWorkdayEmployment LawInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationConflict ResolutionAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeHR SystemsConfidentialityOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Related Field3+ Years Human Resources Experience2+ Years HR Generalist or HR Business Partner ExperiencePHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Corporate Human Resources team, providing operational and administrative support to Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs). This role partners across HR Centers of Excellence, Legal, leaders, and associates to support employee relations, leave administration, performance management, organizational changes, and HR processes. The position offers broad exposure across multiple HR disciplines and provides opportunities to develop expertise while delivering exceptional service to associates and business partners.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes, serving as a liaison among associates, leaders, and third-party leave administrators.

  • Partner with Human Resources Centers of Excellence and Legal to coordinate and support ADA accommodation reviews and related processes.

  • Support payroll administration associated with leave programs and assist associates with payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution.

  • Provide guidance and coaching to associates and leaders regarding HR policies, procedures, programs, and available resources.

  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding Human Resources policies, practices, and employment-related matters.

  • Support employment eligibility reviews and related inquiries for internal staffing and recruitment activities.

  • Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews, identifying trends and providing insights to HR Business Partners.

  • Participate in employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

  • Provide administrative and systems support throughout the investigative process, including documentation management and case tracking.

  • Generate HR reports and analyze data to support workforce planning, business initiatives, and organizational objectives.

  • Prepare separation documentation and support the administration of the company's separation and termination processes.

  • Partner with HR Business Partners to maintain organizational charts and support organizational changes.

  • Submit and manage Workday support requests and assist with HR system issue resolution.

  • Support performance management, talent review, and succession planning processes.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve associate and manager concerns by partnering with appropriate stakeholders and Centers of Excellence.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee, leadership, and organizational information.

  • Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Office-based work environment, 40+ hours a week.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require, including occasional hours beyond a standard workweek.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience required, including at least two (2) years serving in an HR Generalist and/or Human Resources Business Partner role

  • Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations, leave administration, performance management, workplace investigations, organizational changes, and HR operations.

  • Experience partnering directly with leaders and associates to provide coaching, guidance, and resolution of workplace issues.

  • Experience supporting a multi-site, retail, distribution, corporate, or field-based workforce preferred.

  • Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), preferably Workday, is preferred.

Certifications

  • PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and employee relations practices.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Start Rate = $75,000-$81,500 based on experience plus 10% bonus.

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Here, your hard work pays off in more ways than one!

When you successfully meet your performance goals, you’ll earn a quarterly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plans with matching contributions

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

  • Educational Assistance

  • Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

  • And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you. Join our team and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

People Business Partner

Dollar Tree

How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–82K/yr
  • US median$70–87K/yr141 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is close to the US median midpoint ($78K) — in the middle half of Human Resources Generalist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Human Resources Generalist jobs in Virginia and 444 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Human Resources Generalist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (323 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 105 of the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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