Human Resources Generalist - Federal Agency

Nationwide IT Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) in Washington, DC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support to a Federal Agency, handling staffing, onboarding, records management, and workforce operations on-site.

The role requires federal HR experience, SF-52 management, and strong written and verbal communication, with duties spanning recruitment, personnel actions, classification, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a federal government or federal contracting environment.
• Familiarity with OPM policies, procedures, and federal HR regulations, including position classification and benefits.
• Knowledge of federal staffing, personnel administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, process, track, and manage SF-52 Requests for Personnel Action through completion.
• Coordinate personnel actions including appointments, promotions, reassignments, transfers, and separations.
• Support recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Support federal position classification and HR processes per OPM and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, trackers, HR documentation, and status reports.
• Provide HR guidance and responsive customer support to employees, supervisors, and leadership.

Skills

SF-52 knowledge

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Human Resources Generalist - Federal Agency

Location: On-site: Washington, DC

Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

Strong knowledge ofSF-52 personnel actions required.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support to a Federal Agency, supporting staffing, personnel actions, onboarding, employee administration, records management, and workforce operations. The ideal candidate will have federal HR experience, strong knowledge ofSF-52 personnel actions, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, process, track, and manage SF-52 Requests for Personnel Action through completion.
• Coordinate personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, reassignments, transfers, separations, and other employee changes.
• Support recruitment, staffing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Support federal position classification and related HR processes in accordance with applicable OPM and federal agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, staffing trackers, HR documentation, and status reports.
• Provide HR guidance and responsive customer support to employees, supervisors, hiring managers, leadership, and other HR stakeholders.
• Track personnel actions, approvals, deadlines, and outstanding requirements to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare professional HR correspondence, reports, and workforce communications.
• Handle sensitive and confidential personnel information with appropriate discretion.
• Support compliance with OPM regulations and applicable federal HR policies, procedures, and agency requirements.
• Provide support and guidance related to federal employee lifecycle programs and processes, including recruitment and hiring, classification, staffing, personnel actions, retirement, and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a federal government or federal contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, processing, tracking, and managing SF-52 personnel actions.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal HR policies, procedures, and regulations, including position classification, recruitment and hiring, staffing, retirement, employee benefits, personnel actions, and other federal employee lifecycle functions.
• Knowledge of federal staffing, personnel administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, senior leadership, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service orientation, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous HR experience supporting a federal civilian agency.
• Hands-on experience working with OPM policies, guidance, and federal HR procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple areas of federal human resources, such as staffing and recruitment, position classification, employee benefits, retirement, personnel actions, and employee administration.

About Nationwide IT Services (NIS)

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is a federal government contractor supporting mission-critical programs and initiatives across the federal government. We deliver high-quality professional and technology services and foster a collaborative, inclusive,results-oriented work environment.

Salary range $55,000 to $85,000 annually

The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.