HR Generalist

Four Inc. • Herndon, VA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist will serve as a key member of the HR team with responsibility across HR operations, benefits administration, employee relations, and day-to-day HR support. This is a role for someone who understands the value of well-designed systems and workflows, and is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to keep essential day-to-day activities running smoothly. Our HR Generalist will be the tactical backbone of the HR function, owning the day-to-day execution of core HR operations with independence, precision, and credibility across our growing organization. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment and discretion, and the ability to create and improve repeatable processes. Our ideal candidate has deep experience in HR operations, employee relations, and compliance, and a polished and professional communication style.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional HR experience, with demonstrated experience in HR operations, compliance, and employee relations.
• Prior experience supporting a distributed workforce across multiple states, ideally including highly regulated states such as New York, New Jersey, etc.
• Proven ability to build structure in a growing environment. Must take ownership of your part of the business - processes, systems, and tools.
• Prior experience as an administrator of an HRIS, ideally Workday.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance fundamentals.
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and maintain a high standard of accuracy and follow-through. Must be able to execute tasks independently once trained.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills.
• Professional presence and polished communication skills with the ability to influence and earn trust across all levels of the organization.
• Level-headed with sound judgment and demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to recognize what information must remain confidential.
• An appreciation for both the strategic importance of strong HR systems and the necessity of hands-on execution to keep those systems running.
• A desire to continue growing and learning new things.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset. Good team player.

Nice To Haves

• GovCon experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing timely, accurate guidance grounded in policy, precedent, and sound judgment, escalating to HR Director where necessary.
• Own benefits administration, including new hire enrollments, life event changes, open enrollment, vendor/broker/carrier coordination, and employee communication. Coordinate and track benefits compliance notices and required reporting.
• With the Director, create and maintain HR SOPs, reference guides, templates, and memos. Ensure repeatable, efficient processes that support scale and consistency.
• Manage employee relations matters with discretion and clarity, partnering with HR Director to assess issues and offer solutions that balance fairness, compliance, and company priorities.
• Execute HR operational processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Handle day-to-day administrative needs, including drafting communication, coordinating employee recognition and care (e.g., flowers for births, bereavement), and managing HR inbox workflows.
• Maintain accurate employee data in our HRIS; complete data entry, run reports, perform audits, and support system improvements.
• Contribute to the continued scaling of HR operations in a growing, multi-state environment.
• Support special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, company-paid life/short-term disability, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, all federal holidays off, etc.)
• Great company culture and perks (regular office happy hours, peer-to-peer recognition program, free building gym access, hybrid work environment, etc.)
• Opportunity to shape and improve HR foundations in a growing organization.
• Collaborative team with room for professional development/growth as the company expands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees