HR Generalist Associate — Onboarding & Performance

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an HR-focused professional in McLean, VA to manage onboarding, performance management, and HR administration. The role supports policy adherence, confidential data handling, and cross-functional collaboration with Talent Acquisition, IT, payroll, and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have HR-related education, strong communication skills, and familiarity with HR systems like Taleo, with background screening requirements for contract work.

Qualifications

• Business or HR degree or the equivalent in related work experience preferred.
• 0-2 years, with a Bachelor's degree, prior work experience with recruiting, employee development, employee relations and human resources required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Prefer strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and Taleo applicant tracking software.
• PHR/SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• This position is considered sensitive and will require extensive background screening processes in order to meet current or future contract needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of new hire orientation for assigned employee groups and locations.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Information Technology, Safety, Facilities, and other partners to ensure each new employee is prepared for the first day.
• Deliver or facilitate orientation content in a consistent, engaging, and policy-compliant manner; maintain current facilitator guides, materials, checklists, and attendance records.
• Guide hiring managers through onboarding expectations and provide tools for structured first-day, first-week, and 30/60/90-day integration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written comms

Customer service

Education

Business or HR degree or equivalent

Tools

Taleo

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an HR-focused professional in McLean, VA to manage onboarding, performance management, and HR administration. The role supports policy adherence, confidential data handling, and cross-functional collaboration with Talent Acquisition, IT, payroll, and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have HR-related education, strong communication skills, and familiarity with HR systems like Taleo, with background screening requirements for contract work.