HR Generalist
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About McChrystal Group:
McChrystal Group is a leadership and management consulting firm that partners with executive teams to solve their most complex performance and coordination in 2011 by General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal we help organizationsoperatewith the speed alignment and cohesionrequiredto succeed in dynamic environments.
Our work is rooted in the Team of Teams frameworka leadership system developed from General McChrystals transformation of the Joint Special Operations Command. We believe that enduring performance depends not just on strategy but on how effectively leaders teams and systems work together under pressure.
McChrystal Group consultants work on small high-impact teams tackling challenges that shoulder to shoulder with senior executives world-class advisors and teammates who take pride in the quality integrity and purpose of their work. The pace is demanding the problems are complex and the impact is tangible. People join McChrystal Group because they want to grow as leaders and do work that makes a difference.
The Opportunity
The HR Generalistis responsible forthe execution and continuous improvement of corepeopleprocesses across the employee lifecycle. This role focuses on traditional HR Generalist work including onboarding and transitions performance management support HR operations compliance documentation and program coordination. The HR Generalistoperateswith a high degree of independence partners closely with HR leadership and applies strong judgment organization and systems thinking to ensure HR processes are clear scalable and effective. The role alsoleveragesmodern tools including AI to improve efficiency documentation and insight across HR outlines the duties and qualifications for the role.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
- Execute onboarding job changes and offboarding processes ensuring accuracy consistency anda positiveemployee experience.
- Maintain employee records documentation and data across HR systems.
- Support recurring HR processes and operational deadlines with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Performance Management & Talent Process Support
- Support performance managementcyclesend-to-end including timelines communications tool administration and completion tracking.
- Prepare materials and coordination for calibration discussions including data pulls tracking and documentation.
- Maintain and improve templates guidance and documentation that support consistent high-quality performance conversations.
HR Programs Process Improvement & Optimization
- Identifyinefficiencies gaps or recurring issues within HR processes and recommend practical improvements.
- Own updates to HR playbooks standard operating procedures templates and checklists.
- Lead or support small-to-medium HR improvement initiatives focused on clarity scalability and operational excellence.
HR Systems Reporting & Data Integrity
- Confidently execute day-to-day HR work within Rippling and related tools.
- Run routine HR reporting and support data audits as needed.
- Ensure HR data accuracy and consistency to support effective decision-making.
AI Enablement
- Use AI tools to improve HR documentation communications drafts templates and process clarity.
- Build ormaintainlightweight self-service resources to reduce confusion and repeat questions.
- Identify responsible opportunities to automate low-risk administrative work and improve HR efficiency.
Culture and Employee Engagement
- Support the execution and continuous improvement of firmwide culture and employee engagement initiatives.
- Partner with HR leadership to coordinate engagement programs employee communications and peoplerelated rhythms that reinforce company values.
- Use employee data feedback and insights toidentifyopportunities to strengthen engagement and connection across the organization.
- Leverage tools and AIenabled resources to improve clarity consistency and accessibility of culture and engagement materials.
Compliance & Operational Excellence
- Support compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughaccurateexecution and documentation.
- Assistwith audits reporting and internal process checks.
- Contribute to a well-run dependable HR function through consistent execution and continuous improvement.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration ora relatedfield (or equivalent experience).
Experience Qualifications
- 35 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Operations role
- Hands-on responsibility for onboarding performance management processes and HR documentation.
- Experienceworking in HR systems (Rippling preferred)
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of HR lifecycle processes and performance management cycles
- High attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Practical experience using AI tools to improve HR workflows documentation or reporting.
Required Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple HR processes simultaneously while meeting deadlines andmaintainingaccuracy.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment handle sensitive information with discretion andmaintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work independentlyanticipateneeds and follow through without close supervision.
- Ability to learn and navigate HR systems and tools quickly and confidently.
- Ability to translate processes policies and timelines into clear guidance for employees and toidentifyprocess gaps or inefficiencies and propose practical workable improvements.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain organized in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with HR leadership and crossfunctional partners.
$75000 - $90000 a year
This is a fulltime inoffice position. The HR Generalist is expected to work onsite Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Occasionaladditionalhours may berequiredto support peak periods such as onboarding cycles performance management timelines or timesensitive HR initiatives.
The role involves prolonged periods of sitting regular use ofa computerand office technology and frequent interaction with employees and managers. The work environment is professional and collaborative with an emphasis on reliability responsiveness and attention to detail.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
About Company
Forged in combat and proven across industries, use our Team of Teams® Framework to transform how your people, processes, and technology work together so you can optimize the organization on your terms.
