Position Title:  Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Location: McLean, Virginia – Tysons
Classification: Full-time, Direct Hire

Jones Networking is recruiting for an HR Generalist that is looking for a new challenging and exciting career opportunity. This position carries out responsibilities in the following HR areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance. Our client is an established General Contractor and offers competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k) with a 50% company match, profit sharing, short & long term disability, flexible spending/health savings account, free parking and much more!

Human Resources Generalist Position Summary:

  • Administer various HR programs and procedures for company personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; update and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures manual

  • Participate in developing and executing department goals, objectives and systems

  • Recruit for open positions by creating job postings, reviewing resumes, forwarding to hiring manager, as well as tracking of applicants and affirmative action (AAP) related information

  • Manage the interview and hiring process with hiring manager and applicants by scheduling and hosting interviews, performing reference and employment verifications, preparing new hire documents, and scheduling on-boarding with hiring managers

  • Administer on-boarding process, including performing background checks, conducting new hire orientation, processing new hire paperwork, and verifying employment eligibility through E-verify

  • Maintain HR records and develop reports and metrics for management, as required and requested, and according to federal regulations and procedures

  • Administer performance review processes

  • Administer Benefits to include enrolling new hires, processing benefit change requests, drafting employee communications, assisting with Open Enrollment process, reconciling and auditing benefits invoices, and serving as a liaison between employees and brokers

  • Administer FMLA and COBRA benefits and coordinate with applicable vendor to process Worker’s Compensation and Disability claims

  • Process separation paperwork, respond to employee inquiries regarding the separation process and guide managers through separation process

  • Research and respond to employee and manager inquiries related to benefits, policies, and other HR related topics

  • Ensure company remains compliant with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations

  • Monitor employee engagement by communicating with employees and conducting annual employee surveys and report concerns to the attention of leadership

  • Manage employee relations and assist managers in progressive discipline and performance improvement plans

Human Resources Generalist Qualifications Summary:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and/or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred

  • Minimum two years human resources experience involving the following; benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance

  • Strong knowledge of hiring processes along with federal regulations

  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion

  • Working knowledge, understanding and application of HR principle concepts, practices and appropriate employment laws

  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with hiring managers, job applicants, colleagues and business partners