Senior Human Resources Generalist

IAM National Pension Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous vacation and holiday policies

Defined-benefit pension plan

401(k) plan

Hybrid work schedule option

Job summary

A leading benefits fund organization is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Washington, DC. This role supports HR operations including benefits administration, compliance, and employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of labor laws. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, generous vacation policies, and up to 2 days of remote work weekly after probation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a union or Taft-Hartley Fund environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR compliance, benefits, compensation, and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and related employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and enforcement of HR policies.
• Administer the FMLA and ADA processes from beginning to end.
• Facilitate onboarding for new employees, including orientation.

Skills

HR compliance understanding

Interpersonal communication

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ADP

Job description

99 M St SE, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20003

The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the IAM Benefit Funds Office’s HR operations. Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Sr. Generalist provides professional HR services in areas such as benefits administration and maintenance, statutory compliance with applicable labor laws, full-lifecycle employee engagement (including onboarding and offboarding), and HRIS/payroll system management.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities (This description may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by an employee in the classification.)

• Assist with the creation and enforcement of HR policies; conduct regular compliance tracking across national and local levels, and recommend updates or additions to existing Fund policies and procedures.
• Maintain HR systems and records; ensure data accuracy and timely updates across multiple platforms.
• Administer the FMLA and ADA processes from beginning to end—ensuring compliance, communication with all stakeholders, and accurate leave tracking.
• Design and prepare reports from HRIS and other applicable systems.
• Collaborate with appropriate internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal Department, Accounting) to identify potential liabilities; regularly review existing Fund policies to identify areas of need.
• Provide internal support and partnership to business lines to deliver required human resources guidance; participate in and help inform discussions of labor relations matters.
• Assist in the management of grievance avoidance/grievances, dispute resolution, participation in Labor Management Committees, and other functional interactions related to labor-management.
• Facilitate onboarding for new employees, including orientation, benefits explanation, and I-9 verification.
• Coordinate required training programs, compliance reporting, and HR calendar events.
• Provide guidance and information to employees regarding HR-related inquiries and Fund policies.
• Collaborate on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Department.

📚 Qualifications and Preferred Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5)+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a union or Taft-Hartley Fund environment.
• Thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements and interactions with staff unions.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, but not required.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR compliance, benefits, compensation, and HRIS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ADP experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and related employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-service-oriented approach to working with employees.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Employees at the IAM Benefit Funds Office enjoy:
• Comprehensive and fully employer-funded health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation and holiday policies.
• Fully employer-funded defined-benefit pension plan.
• 401(k) plan with employee participation option.
• Additional employer-sponsored and optional benefit plans.
• The potential for a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days of remote work per week) after clearing a probationary period.