About the role
The HR Generalist will serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers, supporting New Hire Orientation, Employee Experience, Employee Relations (Tier 1 and 2 support), Federal Government Contracting compliance and reporting, Benefits Administration, HRIS Administration, Training & Development and Performance Tracking, and first-level company event planning. This individual will work closely with leadership and operate under leadership of the VP of Operations, and the guidance of the Head of Human Resources.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence in Bethesda, MD at least two days per week.
What you'll do
- New Hire Orientation & Employee Experience
- Ensure a high-touch, seamless and effective onboarding experience to include:
- Regular hosting of virtual New Hire Orientation sessions and Q&A
- Acquisition and distribution of New Hire swag
- 30/60/90 Onboarding Plan administration
- Benefit Enrollment support and vendor coordination (Brokers, Carriers, etc.)
- New Hire Reminders, new team introductions, etc.
- Benefits & Payroll Administration
- Administer employee benefits programs and support annual open enrollment activities
- Coordinate with external vendors and benefits providers as needed
- Serve as backup support for payroll processing and payroll-related employee inquiries
- Assist employees with benefits-related questions and enrollment support
- HR Operations & Employee Support
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR questions and day-to-day support needs
- Support onboarding and offboarding process checklists, maintaining them and updating them as required
- Assist with HRIS maintenance, reporting, and data accuracy
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Provide first-level support for employee relations matters and escalate complex issues appropriately to Head of HR
- Manage and administer health, military, parental and other leaves of absence, including coordinating Short Term Disability/ Long Term Disability, FMLA and other entitlements.
- Support policy interpretation and consistent application of HR practices
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation related to government contracting requirements
Qualifications
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including full lifecycle recruiting in a government contracting environment
- At least 4 years of experience as an Administrator in an ATS + HRIS System like Rippling, ADP, Bamboo HR, Namely, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- HR Certification (i.e. professional certification issued by an organization like SHRM, HRCI, AIHR, etc.) such as PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership
- Preferred
- Experience as an Administrator in the Rippling HRIS/payroll platform
- Prior experience supporting HR operations (onboarding, benefits administration and employee support) in a government contractor or defense industry environment strongly preferred
- Experience supporting payroll processes as a backup or secondary administrator
The target pay range for this position is between $75,000 and $95,000 per year, subject to relevant experience. This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!
We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.