HR Generalist

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for its Reston, Virginia office. This role handles the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, with ownership of the administrative lifecycle for payroll, benefits, recruiting, and compliance. The HR Generalist will play a key role in HR processes, ensuring compliance with employment law, fostering a positive firm culture, and aligning HR activities with the firm's strategic goals.

Targeting $75-$90K salary

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• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• HRCI PHR certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience

• Administers the semi-monthly payroll cycle, including weekly review of time sheets, entering compensation, reimbursements, and variable pay elements, and preparing pre-processing reports. Monitors PTO and overtime, preparing reports for management review.
• Processes qualifying life events, audits monthly enrollment data for deduction accuracy, and serves as the primary liaison for employees regarding claims resolution.
• During open enrollment, supports plan testing, communication development, and post-enrollment audits during the annual renewal period.
• Manages the recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination. Conducts background and reference checks, extends offers or regret notices, and prepares offer letters and onboarding packets.
• Executes the orientation process, ensuring all new hire data, I-9 verification, and benefit enrollments are captured accurately in the HRIS. Manages the professional separation process, including exit interviews, documentation preparation, and coordination with IT for system deactivations.
• Maintains data integrity for all personnel actions, including pay changes, promotions, and reporting structure updates. Performs regular mini audits of data entry to ensure accuracy across all modules.
• Manages the digital filing system following strict naming conventions and statutory retention periods to ensure firm-wide audit readiness.
• Acts as the first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding policy interpretation, payroll, and PTO. Provides first-level guidance on minor performance or attendance issues and triages complex matters for the HR Director.
• Supports formal investigations by conducting preliminary fact-finding interviews and maintaining secure, confidential investigation files.
• Ensures firm compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA. Assists with mandatory reporting, including 401(k) census preparation, and the distribution of ERISA-required notices.
• Researches best practices and benchmarks to assist in drafting updates for the Employee Handbook and internal HR procedures.
• Coordinates logistics for firm-wide training and attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Prepares instructional materials, tracks attendance, and handles the application process for CLE credits.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.