About DC BLOX

At DC BLOX, we’re shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Our mission is to empower businesses with robust, secure, and reliable solutions that enable them to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Founded on the principles of innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity, DC BLOX provides cutting-edge colocation, cloud services, and network solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs.

Our team is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where every voice is valued and innovation is encouraged. Whether you’re an experienced industry veteran or just starting your career, DC BLOX offers a range of opportunities for growth and development.

DC Blox operates on a hybrid schedule. We work in the office Tuesday - Thursday and remote on Mondays and Fridays.

Description Summary:

The HR Generalist plays a critical role in supporting and scaling the people operations function at DC BLOX. Reporting to the VP of HR, this position is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration, performance programs, and compliance.

This role serves as a key partner to employees and managers, ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where they can take ownership and drive continuous improvement across HR operations.

Essential Duties:

• HR Operations
• • Own day-to-day administration of the HRIS (Rippling), ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
  • Support payroll processing in coordination with HR leadership and external partners
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries
  • Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
• Employee Experience & Support
• • Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR-related questions, providing timely and accurate guidance
  • Support employee engagement initiatives, programs, and company events
  • Coordinate logistics for company meetings, including All-Hands and team gatherings
  • Promote employee development resources, including management of the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Recruiting Support
• • Assist with recruiting efforts during periods of increased hiring
  • Coordinate interviews, including scheduling and candidate communication
  • Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to ensure a smooth candidate experience
• Performance & HR Programs
• • Support performance management cycles, including system administration, communication, and tracking
  • Assist in the execution of HR programs and initiatives that support employee development and retention
• Leave Administration
• • Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, parental leave, and medical leave
  • Manage leave documentation, compliance, and tracking within HR systems
  • Serve as a resource to employees navigating leave processes
• Compliance & Reporting
• • Maintain accurate HR documentation to support compliance and internal audits
  • Partner with Security & Compliance teams on SOC 2 and other audit requirements
  • Support HR reporting and tracking of key people metrics
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Additional Responsibilities
• • Support ongoing process improvements across HR operations
  • Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Training/Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related field
• Hands-on experience supporting employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll)
• Experience working with HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment regulations
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting recruiting or talent acquisition processes
• Exposure to compliance and audit requirements (e.g., SOC 2 or similar frameworks)
• Experience in a high-growth, technology, or infrastructure environment
• Familiarity with additional HR tools and systems (e.g., ATS, LMS platforms)