HR Generalist

Role Overview

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers supporting DoW / DoD / IC programs and cleared contracts.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies while accounting for cleared environment requirements and contract-specific obligations.
• Support sensitive employee matters with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Advise leadership on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Lead and oversee all recruiting efforts including coordination with third-party talent acquisition partners and Security teams.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for cleared and non-cleared employees, ensuring compliance and positive employee experience.
• Assist with promotions, job changes, compensation actions, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Administer and continually refine HR policies, procedures, and benefit programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Support performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and training programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and documentation.
• Support HR processes for employees holding security clearances (e.g., onboarding, transfers, terminations, leave considerations).
• Partner with Security, Legal, and Program Management to ensure compliance with customer, FAR/DFARS, and contract-specific requirements.
• Maintain awareness of how security clearance status impacts employment decisions and workforce planning.
• Coach managers on best practices related to leadership, employee development, and compliance in a cleared environment.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring or contract transitions.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience in a generalist or business partner role.
• Possess a current/or recent U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret minimum; higher levels preferred) or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting employees working on federal contracts or in a cleared environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
• Benefits enrollment understanding and implementation / negotiation experience.
• Knowledge and implementation experience working with HRIS to support ongoing maintenance, reporting, and workflows.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for internal and external audiences.
• Proficiency in content tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employer paid medical insurance plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work location with a remote friendly culture
• Paid time off (25 days per year)