DC On-Site HR Generalist - Employee Experience & Compliance

GardaWorld; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Career development

Meaningful work

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Washington, D.C. team.

This role focuses on day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and staff engagement in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. You will partner with operational leaders to apply company policies consistently, maintain confidential records, coordinate recruiting and onboarding, and support benefits and payroll readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of HR operations, onboarding, personnel administration, and employment documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience using HR systems, applicant tracking systems, or other business applications.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and leaders on policies, benefits, and employment questions.
• Provide guidance on routine HR matters and escalate complex employee relations as needed.
• Support onboarding, transfers, and separations in the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Partner with HR and leadership to ensure consistent policy application.
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding activities for a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with screening, scheduling interviews, offers, and candidate communications.
• Maintain applicant records and ATS data; coordinate pre-employment screenings.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and training enrollment; ensure smooth system transitions.
• Ensure compliance with employment documentation and payroll readiness.
• Maintain employment documentation and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate E-Verify, status updates, and HR recordkeeping.
• Review training records for payroll accuracy.
• Support unemployment claims and workers’ compensation administration.
• Assist with licensing, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Identify HR process gaps and elevate concerns to leadership.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and communications.
• Support benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Build collaborative relationships with employees and HR partners.
• Provide site operations support (credentials, uniforms, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

On-site work

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

MS Office

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Washington, D.C. team.

This role focuses on day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and staff engagement in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. You will partner with operational leaders to apply company policies consistently, maintain confidential records, coordinate recruiting and onboarding, and support benefits and payroll readiness.