Human Resources Generalist

Carr•Washington, DC

20d•$7,000 - $8,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist independently manages core HR operations, including payroll and timekeeping, benefits, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, leave and accommodations, HR systems and records, associate relations, compliance, audits, reporting, and communications. The role serves as a trusted resource to associates and managers and ensures assigned processes are completed accurately, promptly, and confidentially. The Generalist supports HR programs and initiatives, manages recurring processes and compliance obligations, coordinates with internal and external partners, and escalates complex or sensitive matters to the Director of Human Resources. The position is based at the company’s HQ in Washington, DC, and reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

At least four or more years of progressive, hands-on HR experience across multiple functional areas.
Experience managing recurring HR processes, competing priorities, sensitive information, and time-sensitive deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping, benefits, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, leave administration, associate relations, HR systems, compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Ability to independently manage recurring HR processes, audits, data requests, competing priorities, and deadline-driven responsibilities.
Strong organization, analytical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Sound judgment, including applying established practices consistently and recognizing when consultation or escalation is appropriate.
Clear, professional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and tact.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with HR, payroll, applicant tracking, and benefits administration systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in several of the following areas: payroll and timekeeping, benefits, recruiting, HR systems, leave and accommodations, associate relations, retirement plan compliance, audit support, workforce reporting, and employment compliance.
Experience supporting Form 5500 filings, retirement plan nondiscrimination testing, benefit plan audits, or similar compliance activities.
Experience with Paycom, Nexus, and Fidelity is ideal.

Responsibilities

Administer payroll and timekeeping, review timecards and payroll changes, coordinate biweekly labor allocations, respond to inquiries, resolve discrepancies, maintain documentation, and complete payroll activities by established deadlines.
Administer benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, associate inquiries, vendor coordination, invoice reconciliation, reporting, open enrollment, and benefit communications; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution.
Manage assigned recruiting from approved requisition through onboarding, including maintaining job descriptions, posting roles, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, preparing offer documentation, facilitating preemployment requirements, and maintaining applicant tracking records.
Administer onboarding and offboarding, including new-hire documentation, orientation, employment eligibility verification, background and reference checks, system and benefit updates, personnel records, and separation administration.
Administer leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, including determining applicable requirements, communicating with associates and managers, coordinating with vendors, tracking documentation and deadlines, maintaining records, and managing cases through return to work or conclusion.
Maintain and audit HR, payroll, personnel, benefit, and applicant records for completeness, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
Serve as a resource for associates and managers on established policies and procedures, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, leave, HR systems, and other employment matters.
Handle routine associate relations matters and policy questions, document relevant information, apply established practices consistently, and escalate complex, sensitive, or higher-risk matters to the Director of Human Resources.
Provide guidance and training to managers and associates on HR processes and practices, including timekeeping, interviewing, onboarding, HR systems, policies, and procedures.
Support recurring HR and benefit plan compliance requirements, including Form 5500 filings for the 401(k) plan, retirement plan nondiscrimination testing, government reporting, plan notices, and other assigned activities; coordinate information, partners, deadlines, and documentation, and escalate issues.
Compile and validate HR, payroll, benefit, and workforce information for benefit plan audits, financial audits, compliance reviews, insurance renewals, and other audits; track requests and coordinate responses through completion.
Prepare and maintain the department dashboard and recurring HR reports by compiling and validating data, researching discrepancies, coordinating corrections, and preparing supporting information for the Director of Human Resources.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefit requirements by maintaining records and postings, monitoring obligations, supporting filings and reporting, auditing records and processes, and identifying matters requiring corrective action or escalation.
Coordinate associate communications and engagement activities, maintain HR content on the Company intranet, prepare recognition and department communications, and support HR programs and Company events.
Support HR projects and initiatives, own assigned work through completion, coordinate with stakeholders, monitor deadlines, communicate status, and escalate obstacles.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.