HR Generalist
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Job Location:
Washington D.C., DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
1. Employee Experience
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Ensure employees receive timely accurate HR support throughout their lifecycle
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Address workplace concerns early to prevent escalation
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Maintain clear consistent HR communication across the organization
2. Core HR Operations
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Own employee records documentation and data integrity in HR systems
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Manage leave administration policy application and employee status changes
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Partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate inputs and deadlines
3. Manager Support
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Advise managers on performance issues policy interpretation and employee matters
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Support corrective actions and documentation with a fair compliant approach
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Help leaders apply HR practices consistently across teams
4. Compliance & Risk Control
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Apply U.S. federal and state employment laws in daily HR decisions
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Maintain audit-ready documentation and policy adherence
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Flag potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
5. Talent & Workforce Support
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Support hiring processes and smooth onboarding transitions
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Contribute to retention engagement and workforce planning initiatives
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Assist with performance review cycles and development programs
What Success Looks Like
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Employees trust HR and receive timely accurate support
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Managers rely on HR for clear compliant guidance
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HR records are clean current and audit-ready
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Issues are resolved proactively not reactively
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HR processes scale smoothly in a remote environment
Required Background
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3 years in an HR Generalist or broad HR role
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Hands-on experience supporting U.S.-based employees
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Working knowledge of employment laws policies and HR operations
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Experience operating independently in a remote setup
Key Skills (Non-Negotiable)
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Sound judgment and discretion
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Strong documentation and follow-through
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Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs
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Comfort handling sensitive and complex situations
Nice to Have
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SHRM-CP / PHR certification
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Multi-state workforce exposure
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Experience in fast-growing or remote-first companies
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
