Human Resource Generalist

Sayres & Associates, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres Defense in Washington, DC is seeking an HR Generalist to support a U.S. government contracting environment. The role is hybrid with on-site 2-3 days per week to engage with employees and managers.

You will provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, reporting to the HR Business Unit Manager. The position emphasizes confidentiality, sound judgment, and collaboration with multiple departments to manage employee lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years relevant progressive HR experience.
• Experience with benefits administration, FMLA, compensation analysis and employee relations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information (PII).
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Judgment, sensitivity, and creativity in applying HR policies and laws.
• Professional demeanor and collaborative teamwork.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and adapting to change.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and managers.
• Provide guidance on and ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes.
• Assist in administration of benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Support development and improvement of HR goals, systems, and processes.
• Maintain personnel files and HR records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Conduct new hire orientations and improve onboarding practices.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Security, IT, and others to support lifecycle activities.
• Assist with compliance for federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support workers' compensation reporting; prepare HR metrics and reports.
• Guide managers through performance management processes and actions.
• Identify employee development needs with managers.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR policies

Compliance

Confidentiality

Communication

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISolved HRIS

ADP WorkforceNow

Costpoint

Mineral LMS

SharePoint

Job description

Sayres Defense is seeking a HR Generalist to support the Washington DC office. This position is hybrid remote with on site 2-3 days a week.

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive, day-to-day human resources support to an assigned business unit. Reporting to the HR Business Unit Manager, this position serves as a trusted resource to employees and business unit leaders on a broad range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, HR policies and programs, workforce changes, and compliance. The position exercises independent judgment in routine HR matters and appropriately escalates complex employee relations, compliance, organizational, and other sensitive matters to the HR Business Unit Manager.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide guidance and support to managers and employees regarding HR compliance, processes and programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and managers, building effective working relationships.
• Provide guidance on and support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, programs, and employee-related processes.
• Assist in the administration of employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, voluntary plans, FSA, and HSA programs including support for annual benefits open enrollment and FMLA administration.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR goals, objectives, systems, policies, procedures, and processes to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
• Process and maintain personnel files documentation (i.e., I-9, E-Verify, promotion, transfer and termination records), HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
• Conduct new hire orientations and identify opportunities to improve onboarding practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Security, IT, and other departments as needed to support employee lifecycle activities.
• Assist with compliance activities related to applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Support workers' compensation claim reporting. Prepare and maintain HR metrics, spreadsheets, reports, and other information as requested.
• Help managers navigate performance management processes, including performance improvement plans and corrective action. Track completion of required performance management activities and follow up as needed.
• Assist managers in identifying and addressing employee development needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant progressive HR experience.
• Experience with principles and practices of benefits administration, FMLA administration, compensation analysis and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business-sensitive, proprietary, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• General knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations applicable to company operations and compliance.
• Demonstration of using sound judgment, sensitivity and creativity when applying HR policies, processes, employment laws, and government compliance requirements and when responding to changing business and employee needs.
• Professional demeanor and experience working collaboratively within a team environment, with strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency working within HRIS systems with demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and learning new processes and systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-up with excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISolved HRIS, ADP WorkforceNow, Costpoint, Mineral Learning Management System, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience in a federal government contracting environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.

The position description is meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.