HR Generalist

Job Type Full-time Description

Terms:  Fulltime, hybrid.

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in executing Chartis Federal’s Human Resources and Recruiting strategies in support of organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Reporting to the HR Director, this role provides hands-on support across core HR and recruiting operations, ensuring programs, processes, and employee experiences align with Chartis Federal’s strategic goals.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about building strong employee experiences, supporting managers, and enabling scalable recruiting and HR operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Experience

• Support  day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, and HR  documentation.
• Support  day-to-day administration of HR systems (including HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, and HR processes, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist with HR process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve employee and manager experience.
• Assist in administering employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives aligned with the organization’s culture and employer-of-choice goals.
• Support reporting on HR and recruiting metrics related to engagement, retention, hiring activity, and workforce trends.
• Support execution of internal communications and HR programs that promote connection, engagement, and alignment across a distributed workforce.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in HR systems and personnel files.

Recruiting & Talent Operations

• Support full-cycle recruiting operations, including job posting, resume screening, interview coordination, candidate communications, and offer process support.
• Partner with hiring managers and the HR Director to ensure a consistent, positive, and compliant candidate experience.
• Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the organization and positioned for early success.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, candidate tracking, and documentation to support data-driven hiring decisions and continuous improvement.
• Support employer branding and recruiting initiatives that strengthen Chartis Federal’s talent pipeline and reputation in the market.

HR Compliance & Process Support

• Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and government contracting employment requirements, including documentation and reporting support.
• Support preparation for HR-related audits, reviews, and internal controls by maintaining organized records and timely responses.
• Help ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied and communicated across the organization.
• Support training tracking and compliance-related workforce requirements.

Requirements

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or Recruiting role.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, employment compliance, and recruiting operations.
• Experience supporting HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in a government contracting or regulated environment is a plus.

Why Join Chartis Federal?

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