Senior HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

• Independently own the full range of day-to-day HR operations for the organization
• Administer benefits, compliance, HRIS, employee relations, and onboarding
• Provide support and guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and policy library
• Create and manage onboarding and orientation processes for new hires
• Track and manage mandatory training programs (anti-harassment, security awareness)
• Maintain the integrity of employee records and compliance documentation
• Support office-wide communication and coordination for HR-related announcements
• Partner with leadership to implement company-wide initiatives as directed

• 5-7+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience, comfortable owning the full HR function independently (no direct reports/team to lean on)
• Solid knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and labor law, with good day-to-day judgment on employee relations and compliance matters
• Proven, hands-on experience with benefits administration and 401(k) plan management
• Strong proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems
• Curiosity and working familiarity with AI-enabled HR tools (ATS AI features, HR chatbots, generative AI for HR content), with willingness to explore, use, and recommend these tools day-to-day
• Some exposure to or interest in global/international HR considerations (remote or cross-border employees/contractors)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability, comfortable being the sole HR practitioner in the organization
• Preferred FSO experience or willingness to serve in an Alternate FSO capacity
• Prior experience supporting cleared government contractors
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification