HR Generalist Associate - Tysons, VA

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

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

The explosive growth of intelligent devices and embedded software; the need for interoperability, reliability, and security; and the complexity and risk inherent in the Industrial Internet of Things demands exceptional engineering and integration expertise. M.C. Dean designs modular system architectures along with physical components, simplifying complex, cyber-physical problems.

Our more than 7,000 employees on six continents engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

New Hire Orientation and Onboarding

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. Confirm completion of required pre-employment and onboarding activities, including employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, training assignments, system access, and role-specific requirements. 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. Monitor onboarding completion, identify delays or recurring issues, and follow through with the responsible owner until resolved. Gather feedback from new hires and managers and recommend improvements to the orientation and onboarding experience.

Performance Management

Coordinate assigned performance management cycles, including launch communications, manager and employee guidance, training support, system administration, completion tracking, and escalation of overdue actions. Advise managers on setting clear goals, documenting performance, providing timely feedback, and preparing objective evaluations. Review performance documentation for completeness, consistency, and alignment with company practices; elevate material concerns to the appropriate HR leader or Employee Relations partner. Support performance improvement processes by helping managers organize expectations, timelines, documentation, and follow-up actions in coordination with Employee Relations. Prepare reports and dashboards showing completion status, trends, and risks and communicate required actions to leaders.

Compliance and HR Administration

Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements and support consistent application of company policies and procedures. Complete assigned audits of personnel files, onboarding records, required postings, training records, policy acknowledgments, and other HR documentation; correct or elevate gaps promptly. Support compliant administration of employment eligibility verification, required notices, personnel records, leave or accommodation documentation, and retention schedules in partnership with the responsible subject-matter owner. Protect confidential employee information and follow data privacy, document retention, and access-control requirements. Support internal reviews, government inquiries, and audits by compiling accurate records and responding within established deadlines. Monitor changes in employment requirements affecting assigned operations and recommend updates to processes, communications, forms, or training.

General HR Support

Build effective working relationships with employees and managers and provide practical guidance that is consistent with policy and company values. Support employee communications, engagement activities, organizational changes, and other HR initiatives as assigned. Maintain accurate information in HR systems and produce recurring and ad hoc reports for HR and business leaders. Identify recurring process breakdowns, recommend solutions, and document standard work to improve quality, timeliness, and the employee experience. Perform other related duties and support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Business or HR degree or the equivalent in related work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 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. Applicants will be subject to and be required to meet specific background eligibility requirements in order to apply and maintain such positions.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $65,280.00 - USD $81,600.00 /Yr.