Senior HR Generalist

FosterThomas•Bowie, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is not a traditional HR Generalist position. At Installnet, the Senior HR Generalist is the HR department. You are an HR team of one, responsible for the full employee lifecycle at a growing, project-driven organization. You will report directly to the COO and work closely with the Director of Operations. This is a hybrid remote role with periodic in-office presence expected. If you want ownership over policy, performance, culture, and development, and you thrive without a lot of hand-holding, this role was built for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field
5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated ownership across multiple HR functions
Proven ability to advise and influence executive and senior leadership
Strong HR analytics skills and comfortable building trackers, interpreting workforce data, and presenting findings
Experience creating HR policy, leading performance management processes, and managing employee relations matters
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and related employment law
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with HRIS platforms
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions without a playbook

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management, or related field
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Experience in a construction, project management, facilities, or field-service industry
Familiarity with Paylocity or comparable HRIS/payroll platform
Experience designing or facilitating leadership development programs

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO, Director of Operations, and senior leadership on all people-related decisions
Present HR metrics and workforce trends to leadership monthly
Build and maintain data trackers and dashboards that turn raw data into actionable insight
Drive Installnet's culture strategy, including leading the culture committee and administering engagement surveys
Design and execute employee recognition, milestone, and celebration programs
Present to the full staff monthly, modeling transparent communication and reinforcing company values
Own the full performance review cycle from competency framework design through calibration support
Build and administer KPI-linked review tools tailored to each role family across the organization
Coach managers through performance conversations, development planning, and accountability documentation
Design and lead employee development programs, including leadership development for managers transitioning into people leadership
Identify skill gaps, source learning resources, and track development progress across the organization
Administer professional development reimbursement programs and educational assistance benefits
Lead full-cycle recruiting: job postings, sourcing, interview coordination, candidate assessment, and offer management
Build and continuously improve a structured onboarding experience
Set new hires up for success from day one through intentional orientation and integration
Develop and maintain interview guides, competency-based screening tools, and candidate evaluation frameworks
Draft, update, and administer company-wide HR policies, including the employee handbook
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and related regulations)
Manage leave administration, accommodations, and complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and appropriate documentation
Lead compensation benchmarking, pay band development, and annual compensation strategy in partnership with the COO
Coordinate benefits administration and open enrollment, serving as the primary point of contact for employees
Serve as backup for biweekly payroll processing, including updates to employee records, deductions, and benefit changes
Maintain the integrity of all employee data in Paylocity (HRIS), including audits, document libraries, and workflow configuration
Oversee HR administrative functions including onboarding data entry, exit interviews, and personnel file management