HR Generalist - Charlotte, NC

Location: Charlotte, NC (Candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's Charlotte, NC office)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Charlotte, NC office weekly

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

The HR Generalist in the People Operations department is responsible for executing and continuously improving employee lifecycle processes, onboarding, HR systems governance, compliance tracking, and workforce data administration.

Partnering closely with the People Ops Business Partner and Total Rewards Specialist, this role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of People processes while supporting workforce analytics and organizational growth. You will also work collaboratively with Accounting on payroll integrity.

This position plays a critical role in building the operational foundation necessary to support ORC's continued expansion and potential acquisitions.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay: $58,000-$69,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs and growth opportunities
• ClassPass and Breethe Memberships

What You'll Do

• Manage the full employee change lifecycle, including promotions, transfers, and terminations
• Monitor and triage incoming requests through the ticketing system, ensuring timely assignment and resolution
• Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment processes to deliver a seamless new hire experience
• Maintain and update people systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with governance standards
• Support reporting and analytics by compiling, analyzing, and distributing HR data and insights
• Execute compliance-related tasks, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Administer performance management processes, including review cycles and documentation tracking
• Create and maintain process documentation to improve efficiency and standardization across HR operations
• Review and approve employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Is organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Is comfortable working with data, reporting, and basic analytics to support decision-making
• Communicates effectively with strong verbal and written skills
• Is proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues efficiently
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of HR compliance, policies, and best practices
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through on tasks with minimal supervision
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment while also being able to work independently
• Is committed to delivering a positive and seamless employee experience

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of (3) three years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or similar roles
• Must be able to demonstrate strong HRIS and systems proficiency
• Must have payroll coordination and employee lifecycle processing experience
• Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship/visa

Bonus Points if you have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related field and/or a Professional HR Certificate - PHR or SHRM-CP!

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff.