On-Site Defense HR Generalist – DC/Arlington

Bridge Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Defense seeks a highly motivated HR Generalist to support daily HR operations within a growing defense technology organization. This role covers employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance, reporting, recruiting operations, onboarding and offboarding, policy administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment supporting technical, engineering, and cleared staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting HR operations.
• Experience with onboarding, offboarding, employee records, HR administration, and compliance activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, leadership, and recruiting teams.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, HRIS updates, documentation management, and employee inquiries.
• Support unemployment insurance (UI) claim responses as needed, coordinating with state agencies or third-party administrators.
• Assist with HR reporting initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining workforce data for HR metrics and leadership reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure documentation aligns with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce metrics, compliance reporting, and organizational data analysis.
• Maintain state employment compliance requirements, including postings and documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement activities, events, and culture initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance efforts related to EEO, OFCCP, affirmative action, and government contracting requirements.

Skills

Onboarding

Offboarding

HRIS management

Employee records

HR compliance

Recruiting coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Associate’s degree with 4 years relative work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Bridge Defense seeks a highly motivated HR Generalist to support daily HR operations within a growing defense technology organization. This role covers employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance, reporting, recruiting operations, onboarding and offboarding, policy administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment supporting technical, engineering, and cleared staffing requirements.