HR Generalist

Federated IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Defense seeks a highly motivated HR Generalist to support daily human resources operations within a growing defense technology organization. This role covers employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance, reporting, recruiting operations, onboarding and offboarding, policy administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment supporting cleared staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting HR operations.
• Experience with onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, HRIS updates, documentation management, and employee inquiries.
• Support unemployment insurance claim responses and coordinate with state agencies or third-party administrators.
• Assist with HR reporting, metrics, and leadership reporting.
• Maintain compliance with state employment posting and documentation.
• Assist with HR policy development and internal communications.
• Support compliance reporting and analytics for organizational data.

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding

Offboarding

Employee records

HRIS

Compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Associate's degree with 4 years relevant experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

HR Generalist

Federated IT Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About this position

About Bridge Defense. Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting-edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values:

• Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Summary:

Bridge Defense seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented HRGeneralist to support daily human resources operations within a growing defense technology organization. This role will support employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance, reporting, recruiting operations, onboarding and offboarding, policy administration, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment supporting technical, engineering, and cleared staffing requirements.

This position will support Bridge Defense’s Washington, D.C./Arlington, Virginia office and will work closely with leadership, employees, recruiting teams, and external partners to ensure an exceptional employee experience while maintaining compliance with applicable employment requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, HRIS updates, documentation management, and employee inquiries.
• Support unemployment insurance (UI) claim responses as needed, including gathering supporting documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating with applicable state agencies or third-party administrators.
• Assist with HR reporting initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining workforce data to support HR metrics, organizational decision-making, and leadership reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure documentation aligns with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce metrics, compliance reporting, and organizational data analysis.
• Maintain state employment compliance requirements, including state job boards, required postings, and employment documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement activities, company events, recognition programs, and culture initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance efforts related to EEO, OFCCP, affirmative action, government contracting requirements, and employment regulations.

Recruiting and Onboarding

• Support recruiting efforts for engineering, service, administrative, and cleared staffing requirements.
• Assist with candidate screening, interview scheduling, applicant tracking, and recruiting coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to support staffing needs and ensure efficient candidate experience.
• Support university engagement initiatives, including career fairs, internship programs, campus outreach, and talent pipeline development.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation completion, system access coordination, and required compliance activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field or associate's degree with 4 years relative work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting human resources operations.
• Experience with onboarding, offboarding, employee records, HR administration, and compliance activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, leadership, and recruiting teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal contractors or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, affirmative action, and federal contractor compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting/analytics.
• Experience supporting recruiting efforts, including technical or cleared recruiting.
• Experience responding to unemployment insurance claims or employment verification requests.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or progress toward HR certification preferred.

General Factors:

• Must be able to work in an office environment located in Washington, D.C./Arlington, Virginia.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a growing organization.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with employees across all levels of the organization.
• No relocation assistance available.

Location: Washington, D.C./Arlington, Virginia; On-Site

Salary Range: $60K - $75K

Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.