Human Resources Generalist

Description

SFI is a dynamic and innovative IT services company known for its commitment to excellence and its collaborative work environment. Due to significant growth, we are seeking an experienced HR Generalist who possesses current knowledge across the HR landscape to supplement our existing HR department. This role will be the onsite HR representative to work with corporate executives and headquarters staff on the administration of company HR policies and procedures, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leave administration, education, and employee-related activities and events. This role will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless HR operations within the organization.

As the HR Generalist, you will serve as a critical point of contact for all HR-related matters at our corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. Your responsibilities will include participating in various HR functions, driving employee engagement initiatives, and collaborating with remote HR team members to ensure consistent HR practices across the organization. This position also includes office management responsibilities. You must be able to multitask and pivot directions when situations change. This is a "hands-on" position, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

This position is Full-time 40+ hours per week

This position is hybrid, working on-site up to three days per week and remotely the remainder of the week, subject to change to meet business needs. The headquarters is located in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the HR Point of Contact (POC) in the corporate headquarters location, providing guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Partner with department heads to address staffing needs, organizational changes, and workforce planning
• Administer and track employee benefits, ensuring timely communication and addressing any inquiries related to health, wellness, and retirement plans
• Manage the Onboarding process: new hire and benefits paperwork, organizing new hires for orientation, managing and maintaining electronic employee records
• Support offboarding activities including terminations and separation tasks
• Utilize and maintain Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Paylocity
• Collaborate with other HR team members to execute performance management programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans
• Assist with necessary clearance documentation and processing
• Collaborate with other recruiting team members and hiring managers by participating in full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation, to attract top-tier talent, seeing positions through to fulfillment
• Contribute to the design and implementation of employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts
• Perform training classes for managers, assist with development of training materials
• Stay current on and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Additional Office Manager responsibilities such as ensuring office supplies are stocked, coordinating team-building activities, managing office catering needs, and other tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of HR, recruiting, and administrative experience
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Platform—Gmail, Docs, Sheet
• Excellent verbal and listening skills (to share information effectively, while paying careful attention to concerns and questions from employees and job applicants), interacting effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, and able to effectively present information using electronic means.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through are essential to this position
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to collaborate within a remote team environment
• Solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing HR challenges

Highly desirable:  Previous Corporate Federal Contracting experience

Additional Requirements:

• To meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidat