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Senior HR Generalist

Addison Group

Senior HR Generalist

Addison Group is partnering with a growing organization in the government contracting and technology sector that is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join its Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly contribute across multiple HR functions.

The Senior HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting employee relations, benefits administration, compliance initiatives, employee engagement programs, and various HR operations. This position requires an experienced HR professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with leaders at all levels, and confidently manage a broad range of human resources responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a trusted HR resource for managers and employees regarding workplace issues, performance concerns, and employee relations matters.
  • Partnering with leadership to provide coaching, guidance, and documentation related to employee performance and development.
  • Leading planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives and company-sponsored events.
  • Coordinating annual open enrollment activities and collaborating with benefit vendors and brokers.
  • Managing HR compliance reporting and assisting with affirmative action planning and related initiatives.
  • Reviewing and reconciling benefit carrier invoices, including life insurance and other employee benefit programs.
  • Maintaining and updating employee handbooks, policies, and HR procedures.
  • Supporting retirement plan administration and assisting with 401(k) audit activities.
  • Developing presentations and communicating HR initiatives to leadership and employee groups.
  • Analyzing HR data and providing recommendations to support business objectives.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
  • SHRM certification preferred.
  • 5-7+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience.
  • Strong employee relations and benefits administration experience required.
  • Prior experience supporting government contracting environments preferred.
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms; Paycom experience is a plus.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to interact confidently with senior leadership and employees at all levels.
  • Self-starter with a proactive, dependable, and solutions-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable working in a highly professional and structured environment.

Additional details include:

  • 100% onsite position in Tysons Corner, VA.
  • Opportunity to overlap and train with current team members.
  • Small HR team environment with significant visibility and impact.
  • Overtime eligible, though overtime is not expected.
  • Business casual dress code required.

Perks include:

  • Opportunity to join a collaborative HR team and make an immediate impact.
  • Broad exposure to employee relations, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
  • High visibility role with interaction across all levels of the organization.
  • Potential for long-term employment following the contract period.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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