HR Generalist Senior
Haymarket, VA - USA
Job Summary
About QBE LLC
QBE LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision accountability and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to independently own the full range of day-to-day HR operations for the organization. This is a hands-on execution-focused role: youll be the sole HR practitioner responsible for keeping benefits compliance HRIS employee relations and onboarding running smoothly and accurately day in and day out for a company of 80-100 global employees.
Were looking for someone who acts as a thought leader within their day-to-day work someone who stays current on best practices brings informed recommendations on things like AI-enabled HR tools and global workforce considerations and proactively flags issues and opportunities even while focused primarily on getting the work done accurately and on time.
Compensation & Benefits
- Administer day-to-day employee benefits programs: health dental vision life insurance wellness and PTO (enrollments changes terminations and employee questions)
- Handle 401(k) administration including enrollment employee support plan compliance and day-to-day vendor coordination
- Partner with payroll/accounting to ensure accurate on-time compensation delivery.
- Serve as the point of contact keeping payroll informed of new hires terminations pay changes and classification updates ensuring payroll remains compliant and employees are paid accurately and on time
- Maintain working familiarity with international deployment compensation elements such as hardship/danger pay cost-of-living allowances (COLA) housing/subsistence allowances and other uplifts and support accurate administration of these for employees deployed or stationed internationally
HR Compliance & Risk
- Ensure day-to-day compliance with federal state and local labor laws (FLSA ADA FMLA EEO) and maintain working familiarity with relevant international employment regulations for any global contractors or remote hires
- Perform routine audits (I-9 personnel files record retention) and follow through on corrective actions
- Maintain accurate employee classification (W-2 vs. 1099 exempt vs. non-exempt) including classification nuances for international or cross-border workers/contractors
- Support internal audits legal reviews and regulatory reporting (ACA EEO-1)
- Stay current on emerging compliance topics including regulatory developments around AI use in employment decisions (e.g. EEOC guidance state AI-in-hiring laws) and flag relevant risks to leadership as they come up
HR Systems & Analytics
- Maintain and administer the HRIS system (Paylocity) day-to-day: employee records workflows and dashboards
- Generate routine reports and metrics for leadership: headcount turnover time-to-fill and workforce planning data
- Keep an eye on HR trends and bring forward practical actionable suggestions for improvement
- Bring a thought-leader mindset to AI-enabled HR tools including day-to-day use of and recommendations around:
- AI-assisted applicant screening and resume parsing within the ATS
- AI chatbots or self-service tools for employee HR inquiries
- Using Paylocitys native AI features and researching other relevant HR tech
- Generative AI tools to help draft policies job descriptions offer letters and communications (with appropriate human review)
- Flagging considerations for responsible compliant and bias-aware use of AI in HR processes and raising these to leadership as needed
- Use automation and workflow tools to streamline everyday HR processes including onboarding offer letters and performance tracking
Employee Relations & Culture
- Provide day-to-day support and guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution
- Maintain and update the employee handbook and policy library so it reflects current law and organizational needs including policies relevant to globally distributed or remote international staff
- Create new policies as needed based on corporate needs
- Reinforce company values and mission through everyday culture and engagement touchpoints
- Facilitate employee engagement surveys and help carry feedback into concrete improvements
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Create offer letters with strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of compensation start date classification and terms before they go out
- Manage onboarding and orientation processes for new hires including considerations for remote hybrid and internationally based employees or contractors
- Coordinate background checks reference checks and security onboarding
Training & Development
- Track and manage mandatory training programs (anti-harassment security awareness etc.)
- Promote continuous learning through workshops mentorships and e-learning tools
- Help identify and coordinate training on AI literacy and responsible AI use as it becomes relevant to employees
Facility Security Support (Alternate FSO)
- Serve as Alternate Facility Security Officer assisting with personnel clearance tracking and documentation
- Coordinate with government systems to maintain facility security compliance
- Support the FSO with annual self-inspections and reporting
Office & Administrative Management
- Maintain the integrity of employee records and compliance documentation
- Support office-wide communication and coordination for HR-related announcements
- Partner with leadership to implement company-wide initiatives as directed
Required
- 5-7 years of hands-on HR Generalist experience comfortable owning the full HR function independently (no direct reports/team to lean on)
- Solid knowledge of HR best practices compliance and labor law with good day-to-day judgment on employee relations and compliance matters
- Proven hands-on experience with benefits administration and 401(k) plan management
- Strong proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems
- Curiosity and working familiarity with AI-enabled HR tools (ATS AI features HR chatbots generative AI for HR content) with willingness to explore use and recommend these tools day-to-day
- Some exposure to or interest in global/international HR considerations (remote or cross-border employees/contractors)
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
- Strong organizational and multitasking ability comfortable being the sole HR practitioner in the organization
Preferred
- FSO experience or willingness to serve in an Alternate FSO capacity
- Prior experience supporting cleared government contractors
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender gender-identity and/or expression age disability Veteran status genetic information pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) marital status neurodivergence ethnicity ancestry caste military/uniformed service-member status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About Company
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