Senior Human Resources Generalist

ECS; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to work in our Fairfax, VA (hybrid) office. The role supports complex employee and manager inquiries, ensuring policy interpretation, compliance review, and independent issue resolution.

Responsibilities include employee relations, performance support, risk mitigation, and collaboration with HR leadership, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal. Salary range: $90,000-$115,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, 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.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated and complex HR inquiries.
• Interpret and apply company policies consistently with employment laws.
• Provide guidance on HR system matters and paperwork processing.
• Document and track cases to ensure timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal as needed.

Skills

HR policy interpretation

Employee relations

Performance management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to work in our Fairfax, VA (hybrid) office.

The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports complex employee and manager inquiries requiring policy interpretation, compliance review, and independent issue resolution. This role applies sound HR judgment, ensures consistent policy application, mitigates risk, and partners with HR leadership, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• 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.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Conduct intake and initial assessment of employee relations concerns.
• Provide guidance on performance management and corrective actions.
• Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; 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.

Compliance & Risk Management

• 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.

Separation & Workforce Administration

• 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.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

Required Skills

• 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.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Experience in a government contracting or multi-state environment.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a shared services or centralized model.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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