People & Culture Associate

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to impact how our people experience work daily. You’ll join a lean People & Culture team handling onboarding, benefits, compliance, and information systems, with flexibility to work remotely and occasional HQ visits in Reston, VA.

You’ll manage employee records, support talent development, and assist in performance programs, while ensuring confidentiality and strong stakeholder collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years in a corporate environment, with at least 3 years in HR.
• Working knowledge of onboarding, compliance, benefits, and learning and development.
• Strong organizational and task-tracking skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer onboarding, benefits administration, compliance duties, and information systems.
• Support payroll-related enrollment and annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee records, including personnel files, agreements, promotions, and compliance docs.
• Assist in talent development initiatives, including communications and logistics.
• Provide system support for performance management programs and feedback collection.

Skills

Onboarding

Compliance

Benefits

Learning & Development

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

Position Overview

RIVA is looking for an HR Generalist ready to make a real impact on how our people experience work every day. You'll join a lean but close-knit People & Culture team where your fingerprints will be on everything, from the first day a new hire walks in the door, to the benefits that support them, to the career feedback and opportunities that keep them here. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and ownership. You'll work across onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and information systems, building the processes that let our people do their best work.

This position is based in Reston, VA, and is primarily remote, with trips to our headquarters 2-4 times a month. We're looking for someone who can bring flexibility to their schedule to meet the needs of the team as they arise.

Core Responsibilities

Benefits, Reporting & Compliance

• Administer employee benefit programs, including processing enrollments, changes, and terminations for health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Reconcile benefits data to ensure alignment with carrier records/invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage employee leave requests in compliance with policies and labor laws.
• Support annual open enrollment events by scheduling education sessions, preparing materials, and collecting data for benefit recommendations.
• Compile and submit federal and state reporting (e.g., EEO, AAP, ACA) and support ad hoc reporting needs.

Onboarding

• Collect and review new hire documentation for compliance and completion.
• Coordinate and deliver monthly orientation sessions in partnership with corporate departments to onboard new employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits communication to new hires, including packet preparation and vendor coordination.

Employment Records & Support

• Respond to employment verification requests in accordance with legal/privacy standards.
• Prepare offboarding documentation and benefits communications for separating employees.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, agreements, promotions, and compliance documentation.
• Manage internal resources such as the job description library, employee handbook, and other HR documentation.

Talent Management & Development

• Support planning and execution of talent development initiatives, including communications, scheduling, tracking, and logistics.
• Assist in preparing and delivering performance management programs, providing system support, sending reminders, and collecting feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a corporate environment, with at least 3 years in a human resources role.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines such as onboarding, compliance, benefits, and learning and development.
• Strong organizational and task-tracking skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to [e-mail], we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.