Human Resources Generalist

The Midtown Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midtown Group is seeking an experienced HR professional in Sterling, Virginia. The successful candidate will manage full-cycle recruiting and support various HR functions, promoting a positive employee experience. Qualifications include 5–8+ years in HR and strong communication skills.

This role offers growth potential within the HR function, with responsibilities evolving to include payroll and broader HR leadership initiatives. If you are driven to make an impact in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in Human Resources as an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or HR Manager.
• Strong recruiting experience, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts for the organization.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring manager schedules.
• Facilitate onboarding activities including I-9 verification.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on HR professional to join a growing organization and support a broad range of human resources functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of HR, from recruiting and onboarding to employee engagement, benefits administration, and day‑to‑day employee support.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner to leadership and hiring managers while helping to foster a positive employee experience across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to expand responsibilities over time and grow into a broader HR leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of positions across the organization
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring manager schedules
• Facilitate onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, and E-Verify processing
• Support benefits administration and serve as a resource for employee benefit‑related questions
• Partner with managers and leadership on employee engagement initiatives and HR best practices
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files
• Assist with HR projects, process improvements, and special initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies and procedures
• Provide day‑to‑day HR support to employees and management

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in Human Resources as an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or HR Manager
• Strong recruiting experience, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and HR operations
• Knowledge of onboarding processes, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and HR administration
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to established processes and workflows
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Positive, team-oriented, and service-focused mindset
• Bachelor's degree preferred

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and coachable
• Hands‑on and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience

This position offers long‑term growth potential within the HR function. Additional responsibilities, including payroll administration and broader HR leadership initiatives, may be introduced over time following onboarding and training.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact, build strong relationships, and grow your HR career within a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.