HR Generalist - US and Canada

Symplicity•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an agile, detail-oriented HR Generalist with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience to support our workforce across the United States and Canada. In this 100% on-site role based in Arlington, VA, you will manage day-to-day HR operations, ensure regional compliance, and act as our Workday Super-User. You will serve as the highly visible, go-to partner for local employees and managers, handling everything from walk-in inquiries and onboarding to cross-border benefits administration and system data integrity.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
Proven experience managing HR operations simultaneously for both US and Canadian workforces.
Minimum 1 to 2 years of daily, hands-on experience utilizing Workday (Core HR and Absence modules).
Strong interpersonal skills with a preference for resolving issues face-to-face.
Deep understanding of the core differences between US and Canadian employment landscapes (e.g., at-will employment vs. reasonable notice).
Exceptional attention to detail when auditing HR data and managing system workflows.
High level of integrity when handling confidential and sensitive employee relations data.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work with additional international business groups (e.g.; UK, Brazil, Australia).
Exposure to top-level executives in the company, assisting them with decision making.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate employee records in Workday, including hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers.
Initiate, track, and approve business processes within Workday.
Generate standard and custom Workday reports to support HR metrics, compliance, and leadership decisions.
Serve as the primary on-site contact for employee and manager self-service Workday troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with US federal laws, state-specific employment laws and Canadian federal/provincial regulations.
Facilitate an engaging, face-to-face onboarding lifecycle, including localized background checks, work authorization, etc.
Coordinate with benefits and payroll shared-services to administer US and Canadian benefits.
Help update and maintain policies.
Support the implementation and execution of LD programs, leveraging shared services to tailor solutions that meet business needs.
Act as the first line of contact for in-office employee inquiries regarding policies, leaves of absence, and career milestones.
Conduct low-to-medium risk employee relations investigations and document findings objectively.
Plan and execute on-site culture initiatives, team-building events, recognition programs, and regional engagement activities.
Partner closely with leadership to maintain a positive, productive, and compliant workspace.