HR Generalist

ExistX, Inc•Baltimore, MD

75d•Hybrid

About The Position

ExistX is seeking an HR Generalist with at least five (5) years of relevant industry experience to foster a team-first culture, develop robust human resources processes, and build a team that thrives on great communication. This role provides comprehensive HR support to a workforce including Department of War (DoW / DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) cleared employees. The HR Generalist partners closely with leadership, security, and program teams to ensure HR policies, practices, and employee relations align with federal regulations, contract requirements, and organizational goals. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting cleared populations, demonstrating discretion, regulatory awareness, and strong interpersonal skills. This position is on a small, growing team where contributions directly shape the Company’s growth and impact. The role involves collaboration with Human Resources, Marketing, Business Development, and a group of world-class engineers, researchers, and leaders. The company values curiosity, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience in a generalist or business partner role.
Possess a current/or recent U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret minimum; higher levels preferred) or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Demonstrated experience supporting employees working on federal contracts or in a cleared environment.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
Benefits enrollment understanding and implementation / negotiation experience.
Knowledge and implementation experience working with HRIS to support ongoing maintenance, reporting, and workflows.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for internal and external audiences.
Proficiency in content tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or technology organizations supporting DoW / DoD / IC programs.
Familiarity with security clearance processes and terminology (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, SCI).
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
Experience partnering closely with Security or Facility Security Officers (FSO).

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers supporting DoW / DoD / IC programs and cleared contracts.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies while accounting for cleared environment requirements and contract-specific obligations.
Support sensitive employee matters with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
Advise leadership on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and conflict resolution.
Lead and oversee all recruiting efforts including coordination with third-party talent acquisition partners and Security teams.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for cleared and non-cleared employees, ensuring compliance and positive employee experience.
Assist with promotions, job changes, compensation actions, and workforce planning initiatives.
Administer and continually refine HR policies, procedures, and benefit programs.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Support performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and training programs.
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and documentation.
Support HR processes for employees holding security clearances (e.g., onboarding, transfers, terminations, leave considerations).
Partner with Security, Legal, and Program Management to ensure compliance with customer, FAR/DFARS, and contract-specific requirements.
Maintain awareness of how security clearance status impacts employment decisions and workforce planning.
Assist with audits, reviews, and data requests related to cleared programs.
Coach managers on best practices related to leadership, employee development, and compliance in a cleared environment.
Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring or contract transitions.
Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform leadership decision-making.