HR Generalist

Gilbane Building; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building seeks an on-site Human Resource Generalist to run daily HR functions, recruit staff, support scheduling, and enforce policies at our Washington, DC site.

The role serves as the onsite point of contact for employee requests, ensuring compliance and smooth HR operations while supporting a caring, client-focused workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains HR documentation and compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring per policy.
• Onboards employees and manages onboarding processes.
• Conducts background checks and verifies eligibility.
• Administers talent acquisition, staffing, health and safety programs.
• Handles inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Supports disciplinary actions and investigations as needed.
• Maintains compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Time management

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Talent management systems

Job description

Overview

Livingston Place at Southern Ave., Assisted Living, a Calvary Street Management Assisted Living Residence ( ALR ) located in Washington, DC, is a LIHTC affordable housing community that is dedicated to offering affordable personalized care to aging disabled DC Residents. Livingston Place at Southern Ave., is currently searching for a Human Resource Generalist who runs the daily onsite functions of the Human Resource (HR) department by maintaining adequate staffing levels through recruiting efforts, supporting scheduling efforts, and enforcing company policies and practices. The HR Generalist will be the onsite point of contact for all employee-related requests and activities.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains verified training documents in compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments; includes safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications
• Successfully recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions per policy; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Facilitates the employee experience throughout the onboarding process
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications, including vaccination and additional health requirements identified
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to talent acquisition and recruiting, productivity and staffing, occupational health and safety, and training and development
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Supports employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed
• Maintains compliance with all Department of Health, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of industry and employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington, D.C. this ranges from $74,800.00 - $92,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.