HR Generalist

The Ascendancy Group LTD•Virginia Beach, VA

16h

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive support to The Ascendancy Group’s Human Resources department within the PMO environment, coordinating HR processes across programs and business units. The role supports HR leadership in delivering high-quality HR operations, including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, documentation, and reporting. The HR Generalist ensures these processes are completed consistently and accurately in alignment with TAG’s policies, values, and organizational priorities. The position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4+ years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience.
Knowledge of HR best practices and employment law fundamentals.
Experience with HRIS and ATS systems.
Proficiency with MS Office/365, especially Excel and Teams.
Experience with onboarding platforms and HR reporting tools.
Ability to manage handbooks in a multi-state operation for compliance.
Knowledge of SCA benefits, including PTO and sick time, across multiple states.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tasks.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

Support daily HR department operations, including employee inquiries, HR documentation, policy administration, and recordkeeping.
Maintain personnel files, HR data accuracy, and internal tracking systems in alignment with compliance standards.
Assist HR leadership in preparing materials, communications, and resources for companywide HR initiatives.
Serve as a backup for payroll operations.
Coordinate new-hire onboarding tasks, including background checks, documentation, system setup, orientation scheduling, and compliance requirements.
Provide services for open enrollment and/or benefits administration.
Support offboarding workflows, including exit documentation, equipment coordination, system access removal, and data updates.
Assist HR leadership with intake, documentation, and tracking of employee relations matters.
Schedule meetings, prepare summaries, maintain confidentiality, and help ensure consistent application of policies.
Support follow-up activities such as training reminders, coaching documentation templates, and policy clarifications.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and updates to HR standard operating procedures.