HR Generalist

The Work-Life Group•Bethesda, MD

3h•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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
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
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