Senior Human Resources Generalist

Fairfax, VA (hybrid) office.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated and complex HR inquiries.
• Interpret and apply company policies consistently and in alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Provide guidance on HR system matters.
• Processes paperwork for functional area(s) according to established procedures.
• Document and track cases to ensure timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.

• Conduct intake and initial assessment of employee relations concerns.
• Provide guidance on performance management and corrective actions.
• Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Review involuntary separations for compliance, documentation sufficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Escalate high-risk matters to HR Business Partner and Legal as appropriate.

• Ensure consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support audits, investigations, and documentation reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with employment laws and company standards.

• Review separation documentation for accuracy and policy alignment.
• Ensure compliance with final pay requirements and benefits notifications.
• Coordinate with Payroll and IT to support timely processing and system access termination.

• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to identify trends and recurring workforce issues.
• Contribute to reporting and workforce metrics analysis.
• Support process improvements and development of HR resources, templates, and guidance materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience at the HR Generalist level or above.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
• Experience supporting employee relations and performance matters.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.