Human Resources Generalist

Location

Herndon, VA | United States

Job description

Title:  HR Generalist

Location : Herndon, VA (Hybrid)

Terms: Full-Time/Permanent

Citizenship: Due to federal ITAR regulations, our client is only permitted to consider US Citizens for this role.

Our client’s cloud-based platforms create exclusive communities within the Aerospace and Defense, Life Sciences, and other highly regulated industries where members securely collaborate, share information, and operate compliantly. Within these communities we build trust. By analyzing community data, we provide insights and intelligence, enabling organizations to make better, timelier decisions, to mitigate risk, and operate more efficiently.

OVERVIEW

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing full-cycle talent processes on a professional level and works closely with the VP of HR and the global HR Team in supporting our organization. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, HRIS administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, engagement, and employment law compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer our health and wellness/benefits programs and serve as first point of contact for employee/vendor issues and questions
  
• Performs benefits administration, including open enrollment, STD/LTD/FMLA processing, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees
  
• Administer the Objective/Goal setting and quarterly feedback cycle in our HRIS
  
• Function as a HRIS Administrator i.e. maintains human resource information system records
  
• Generate reports and assist in data analysis to support HR decision-making
  

Culture Promotion and Employee Engagement:

• Lead the team in putting together our HR quarterly newsletter
  
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention
  
• Organize team-building activities, recognition programs, and cultural events to celebrate our workforce with the other HR team members
  

Onboarding/Recruitment:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork. completion, orientation sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition into the company
  
• As needed - conduct salary benchmarking and analysis to stay competitive in the market
  
• Extend job offers to successful candidates
  

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of Generalist experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Admin., or related field
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate. Has a forward-thinking mindset, proactive, instead of reactive
• Relevant experience seeing the big picture and planning out details to execute.
• Strong process and planning orientation.
• You are a US person - this is a requirement due to ITAR regulations
• Ability to obtain a Trusted Role within Exostar
• Function as true member of the team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• aPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP certifications (a plus, not required)
• Advance experience with HRIS Systems (UKG preferably)
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and reasoning skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with any of the below platforms
  • NetSuite
  • CompAnalyst
  • UKG (formerly UltiPro)
  • iLMS
    

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Cigna
  
• Dental Insurance through MetLife
  
• VSP Vision Plan
  
• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Time)
  
• Holiday Break between Christmas and New Years
  
• 7 Federal Holidays
  
• 401K with generous company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement + additional continuing education benefits
  
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
• Short/Long Term Disability
  
• Life Insurance Option
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Legal Services
  
• Identity Theft Protection
  

Job tags

Salary