Human Resources Generalist / Recruiting Coord

Blackwatch International • Mclean, VA

9d • $60,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to employees and hiring managers. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, with primary responsibility for recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR administration, benefits and payroll support, reporting, and employee support.

This individual will work closely with the Vice President of Human Resources as a trusted partner while also providing administrative support to the Vice President of Contracts as needed. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership of projects, anticipate needs, solve problems, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3–6 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Customer-service mindset with a passion for supporting employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Human Resources within a federal government contractor.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience working with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Benefits administration and payroll support experience.
• Experience supporting multiple executives or business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition through onboarding.
• Post positions across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Source and screen candidates.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate hiring manager calendars.
• Communicate professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare offer letters and hiring documentation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics.
• Assist with recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and employer branding efforts.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support day-to-day HR operations and employee inquiries.
• Prepare onboarding and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Process employee status changes and maintain personnel records.
• Coordinate offboarding activities including exit documentation and system access.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assist with policy administration and employee communications.
• Support performance review, engagement, and other HR initiatives.
• Prepare employment verification letters and other HR correspondence.
• Assist with compliance reporting and record retention requirements.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and general benefit questions.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments and qualifying life event changes.
• Support annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with payroll preparation as requested, auditing, and reporting while partnering closely with VP of Human Resources.
• Maintain benefit and payroll documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports.
• Maintain recruiting, headcount, turnover, and workforce metrics.
• Perform data entry and auditing across HR systems.
• Analyze information for completeness and accuracy.
• Create spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Human Resources.
• Assist the Vice President of Contracts with administrative projects and support as assigned.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain documentation, and assist with special projects.
• Support executive initiatives and cross-functional activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level