HR Generalist

HR Generalist The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, supporting the daily HR operations for a growing, collaborative organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for delivering a positive employee experience while strengthening foundational HR processes across onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR systems. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complex environments, building processes that make work easier for others, and serving as a supportive resource to employees at all levels. Working closely with the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist will play an important role in shaping and sustaining organizational culture, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping the organization scale effectively as it continues to grow. This position is based in the DMV region and requires regular on-site attendance TuesdayThursday at the Arlington, VA office. Remote or hybrid exceptions are not available. Key areas of responsibility include: HR Operations and Employee Support Onboarding, Offboarding and Employee Lifecycle HR Infrastructure, Process Improvement and Documentation Recruiting, Hiring and Administrative Support HR Systems Support Culture and Leadership Support Requirements Experience & Education: 35+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similarly broad HR role Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting core HR functions Experience working in small to mid-size organizations preferred Experience supporting multi-state employee populations a plus HR certification (SHRM, PHR) preferred, not required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred Skills: Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization High degree of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment Strong time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple competing deadlines Proactive, self-directed work style with a high level of accountability and follow-through Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities Process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements Collaborative, approachable style with a strong employee-service orientation Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and virtual collaboration tools Working knowledge of HRIS and general HR systems

Created: 2026-03-04