Human Resources Generalist

National Minority Aids Council•Washington, DC

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting and executing NMAC’s human resources strategy across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. This role serves as a primary point of contact for staff and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations matters, and best practices. The HR Generalist ensures consistent application of policies, strengthens organizational culture, and supports initiatives that enhance employee engagement, equity, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms
4–6 years of progressive HR experience
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred
Experience handling employee relations matters and advising managers preferred
Experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and support to managers and staff across HR functions
Addresses workplace concerns with professionalism and discretion
Ensures adherence to employment laws and internal policies
Executes and improves HR processes across the employee lifecycle
Maintains HRIS data integrity and supports reporting and analysis
Handles sensitive information with sound judgment and professionalism
Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Partner with hiring managers to support equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Lead onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and engaging new hire experience
Maintain recruitment systems, pipelines, and reporting metrics
Maintain and audit employee records, HRIS systems, and personnel files
Process employee lifecycle transactions (hires, promotions, changes, separations)
Partner with Finance on payroll coordination and benefits administration
Respond to and resolve employee HR inquiries in a timely manner
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows
Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters
Provide guidance to managers on performance management, coaching, and documentation
Support investigations and resolution of workplace concerns in alignment with policy
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture efforts
Promote a respectful, inclusive, and mission-aligned work environment
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Interpret and apply HR policies consistently across the organization
Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and records
Support policy development, updates, and staff training
Assist with risk mitigation and compliance-related initiatives
Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment and changes
Serve as liaison with benefits providers and external vendors
Maintain HR dashboards, reports, and workforce data analytics
Support HRIS enhancements, implementations, and data integrity efforts
Support performance management cycles, including goal setting and reviews
Coordinate and facilitate HR-related trainings and onboarding sessions
Assist in leadership development and staff capacity-building initiatives
Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and programs