HR Generalist

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter. POSITION OVERVIEW RIVA is seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance the programs that shape the employee journey from onboarding through career development. This role serves as a contributor to learning and development initiatives, employee recognition programs, performance management processes, and the overall RIVA Employee Experience. This role will partner with business leaders and employees across the organization to fulfill initiatives that strengthen our culture, reinforce RIVA’s values, and support employee growth. This position is based in Reston, VA, and is primarily remote, with trips to our headquarters 2-4 times a month. We are looking for someone who can bring flexibility to their schedule to meet the needs of the team as they arise. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Onboarding Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, coordinating onboarding and offboarding through UKG, including new hire setup, employee documentation, system access, training assignments, orientation, and separation paperwork in partnership with managers, IT, and Operations. Deliver and continuously improve the employee onboarding experience, ensuring new hires receive a welcoming introduction to RIVA’s culture, values, programs, resources, and expectations while coordinating onboarding communications, training, and buddy activities. Support broader employee lifecycle and engagement programs, including milestone recognition, career development initiatives. Document, implement, and refine HR workflows, employee-facing processes, templates, and SOPs, using onboarding/offboarding metrics and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. Learning & Development Coordinate and administer RIVA's learning and development programs, including training calendars, communications, registrations, and completion tracking. Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee development programs and learning paths. Facilitate select training sessions and coordinate external learning providers and resources. Maintain learning content, training materials, and employee development resources. Measure training effectiveness through participation data, employee feedback, and program metrics. Performance Management Support Administer performance management processes, including cycle communications, system support, training coordination, and reporting. Maintain performance management resources, guides, and communications. Track participation and completion rates and follow up with employees and managers as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or a related discipline. Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines such as onboarding, compliance, benefits, and learning and development. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Technical aptitude with HR and talent systems, including the ability to configure workflows, forms, reporting, and processes to improve the employee experience and support business needs. Strong organizational and task-tracking skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure. The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs. Pay range $120,000 - $130,000 USD EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords. RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io, we'll be happy to help. VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles. RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional. #J-18808-Ljbffr