About the role

The HR Generalist will serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers, supporting recruitment efforts, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll backup support, and first-level employee relations guidance. This individual will work closely with leadership and operate under the guidance of a fractional Head of HR.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence in Bethesda, MD at least two days per week.

What you'll do

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• • Manage full lifecycle recruitment for corporate and technical positions supporting government contracts
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and identify talent needs
  • Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and industry-specific recruiting channels
  • Coordinate and participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and talent attraction initiatives
  • Conduct candidate screening interviews and coordinate interview processes
  • Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience
  • Maintain recruiting metrics and hiring pipeline reporting
• HR Operations & Employee Support

• • Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR questions and day-to-day support needs
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including orientation and new hire documentation
  • Assist employees with benefits-related questions and enrollment support
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
  • Ensure HR processes align with company policies and government contracting compliance requirements
• Benefits & Payroll Administration

• • Administer employee benefits programs and support annual open enrollment activities
  • Coordinate with external vendors and benefits providers as needed
  • Serve as backup support for payroll processing and payroll-related employee inquiries
  • Assist with HRIS maintenance, reporting, and data accuracy
• Employee Relations & Compliance

• • Provide first-level support for employee relations matters and escalate complex issues appropriately
  • Support policy interpretation and consistent application of HR practices
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation related to government contracting requirements

Qualifications

• Required
• • Mandatory experience as an Administrator in the Rippling HRIS/payroll platform
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • HR Certification (i.e. professional certification issued by an organization like SHRM, HRCI, AIHR, etc.) such as PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.
  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including full lifecycle recruiting in a government contracting environment
  • Prior experience supporting HR operations (onboarding, benefits administration and employee support) in a government contractor or defense industry environment strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service orientation
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership
  • Experience recruiting for cleared or clearance-eligible positions
• Preferred
• • Exposure to federal contractor compliance requirements (OFCCP, EEO, FARS, DFARS, DCAA, etc.)
  • Experience supporting payroll processes as a backup or secondary administrator
    
    

The target pay range for this position is between $75,000 and $95,000 per year, subject to relevant experience. This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!

We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.

Our team provides superior services, solutions and subject matter expertise to solve our customer's most challenging requirements in cyber, land, air, sea and space.  We believe in empowering our employees to deliver exceptional results across our federal, state and private sector clients.  We are values-led and mission driven.  We can't wait to work with you!