HR Generalist

Forge Group, LLC • Reston, VA

4d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

Forge Group, LLC is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support a growing government contracting organization. This role will play a key part in executing core HR functions including employee relations, onboarding, compliance, payroll support, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability, collaborative environment.
This position requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, attention to detail, and the ability to balance employee support with business needs.
This position provides the opportunity to support a growing organization with a strong team and collaborative culture, and the ability to make a direct impact on employee experience and business operations. This role will allow for exposure and training on a broad range of HR functions and strategic initiatives to allow for career growth.

Requirements

• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Build strong cross-group working relationships
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
• Self-managing candidates who enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and working with dynamic teams
• US Citizen
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR support role
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals including employee engagement, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, performance management, and compliance
• Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the government contracting (GovCon) industry
• Experience using isolved, isolved Hire, and Unanet
• Familiarity with multi-state employment compliance
• Experience supporting payroll processes or working closely with payroll teams

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle from offer letter and onboarding to offboarding
• Coordinate pre-hire activities, including offer letters and candidate communications
• Support job requisition postings and assist with candidate screening, as needed
• Manage candidate dispositions and maintain accurate, compliant records within the ATS
• Lead and facilitate new hire orientation
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and general support
• Support payroll processing and administer leave programs, including military leave, jury duty, parental leave, and sabbaticals
• Assist with benefits administration, including invoice review and employee support
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies, including government contracting requirements
• Support HR policies and employee handbook updates
• Support compliance reporting and audits (i.e., EEO-1, VETS-4212)
• Coordinate and track annual employee compliance training and initiatives
• Support performance management processes and review cycles
• Support learning and development programs, including internal training initiatives
• Utilize HR systems (i.e., HRIS, ATS, timekeeping system) to manage employee data and generate reports
• Identify and support process improvements and HR operations automation efforts
• Assist with internal employee communications, including employee newsletters and announcements
• Provide general support to the HR and Operations team, as needed

Benefits

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed