HR Generalist

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.
RIVA’s culture is built on four core values:
Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

RIVA is seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance the programs that shape the employee journey from onboarding through career development. This role serves as a contributor to learning and development initiatives, employee recognition programs, performance management processes, and the overall RIVA Employee Experience. This role will partner with business leaders and employees across the organization to fulfill initiatives that strengthen our culture, reinforce RIVA’s values, and support employee growth.

This position is based in Reston, VA, and is primarily remote, with trips to our headquarters 2-4 times a month. We are looking for someone who can bring flexibility to their schedule to meet the needs of the team as they arise.

Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, coordinating onboarding and offboarding through UKG, including new hire setup, employee documentation, system access, training assignments, orientation, and separation paperwork in partnership with managers, IT, and Operations.
• Deliver and continuously improve the employee onboarding experience, ensuring new hires receive a welcoming introduction to RIVA’s culture, values, programs, resources, and expectations while coordinating onboarding communications, training, and buddy activities.
• Support broader employee lifecycle and engagement programs, including milestone recognition, career development initiatives.
• Document, implement, and refine HR workflows, employee-facing processes, templates, and SOPs, using onboarding/offboarding metrics and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate and administer RIVA's learning and development programs, including training calendars, communications, registrations, and completion tracking.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee development programs and learning paths.
• Facilitate select training sessions and coordinate external learning providers and resources.
• Maintain learning content, training materials, and employee development resources.
• Measure training effectiveness through participation data, employee feedback, and program metrics.

Performance Management Support

• Administer performance management processes, including cycle communications, system support, training coordination, and reporting.
• Maintain performance management resources, guides, and communications.
• Track participation and completion rates and follow up with employees and managers as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management,…