Hybrid HR Generalist: Benefits, Onboarding & Compliance

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres Defense in Washington, DC seeks an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for a defined business unit. The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days on-site weekly, reporting to the HR Business Unit Manager.

Responsibilities include benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, policy implementation, compliance, and performance management support. Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years HR experience required; strong confidentiality and knowledge of applicable employment laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years relevant progressive HR experience.
• Experience with benefits administration, FMLA administration, compensation analysis and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business-sensitive information (PII).
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and managers, building effective relationships.
• Support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, programs, and processes.
• Assist in administration of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, FSA, and HSA programs and benefits open enrollment.
• Help develop and improve HR goals, systems, policies, procedures, and processes for efficiency.
• Process and maintain personnel files, I-9, E-Verify, and other HR records with confidentiality.
• Conduct new hire orientations and improve onboarding practices.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Security, IT to support lifecycle activities.
• Assist with compliance activities related to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support workers' compensation reporting and HR metrics preparation.
• Guide managers through performance management processes and actions.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR policies

Confidentiality

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISolved HRIS

ADP WorkforceNow

Costpoint

Mineral Learning Management System

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Sayres Defense in Washington, DC seeks an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for a defined business unit. The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days on-site weekly, reporting to the HR Business Unit Manager.

Responsibilities include benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, policy implementation, compliance, and performance management support. Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years HR experience required; strong confidentiality and knowledge of applicable employment laws are essential.