Senior HR Generalist — Policy, ER & Compliance

Everforth, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support complex employee and manager inquiries, interpret policies, and ensure compliant, timely resolution. This role collaborates with HR leadership, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal to mitigate risk and uphold standards.

The position emphasizes employee relations, performance guidance, and workforce administration within a federal contracting context. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR Generalist experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience at the HR Generalist level or above.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
• Experience supporting employee relations and performance matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated and complex HR inquiries.
• Interpret and apply company policies consistently and in alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Provide guidance on HR system matters.
• Processes paperwork for functional area(s) according to established procedures
• Document and track cases to ensure timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.
• Conduct intake and initial assessment of employee relations concerns.
• Provide guidance on performance management and corrective actions.
• Coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Review involuntary separations for compliance, documentation sufficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Escalate high-risk matters to HR Business Partner and Legal as appropriate.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support audits, investigations, and documentation reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with employment laws and company standards.
• Review separation documentation for accuracy and policy alignment.
• Ensure compliance with final pay requirements and benefits notifications.
• Coordinate with Payroll and IT to support timely processing and system access termination.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to identify trends and recurring workforce issues.
• Contribute to reporting and workforce metrics analysis.
• Support process improvements and development of HR resources, templates, and guidance materials.

Skills

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

Everforth ECS in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support complex employee and manager inquiries, interpret policies, and ensure compliant, timely resolution. This role collaborates with HR leadership, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal to mitigate risk and uphold standards.

The position emphasizes employee relations, performance guidance, and workforce administration within a federal contracting context. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR Generalist experience are required.