HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist (Contract)


Industry: Government Contracting / Professional Services


Location (city, state): Washington, DC


Assignment Type: Contract


Pay: $29 to $34 per hour, flexible for the right candidate


Work Schedule: In person four days per week, 8:30am to 5:30pm with an unpaid hour for lunch


Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


About The Company:


Our client is an established consulting firm delivering cybersecurity, management consulting, and software development solutions. They pride themselves on a responsive leadership culture and empower employees to move quickly in addressing client and internal needs.


Job Description:


Our client is looking for a Temporary HR Generalist to keep their human resources function running smoothly during a six month contract. This is a strong opportunity for an HR professional early in their career who wants broad, hands on exposure across the employee lifecycle in a collaborative and fast moving setting. The right person will be comfortable juggling several priorities at once and communicating clearly with leadership along the way.


Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily HR operations and touchpoints across the employee lifecycle
• Keep employee records and HR documentation accurate and current
• Handle onboarding, offboarding, and employee status changes
• Serve as a go to resource for employees on HR policies and general questions
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations such as FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
• Manage employee data and process transactions within ADP Workforce Now, including full onboarding to offboarding workflows and benefit plan updates
• Support HR reporting and general data management needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Partner closely with HR leadership on day to day questions and routine matters
• Contribute to additional HR projects as they come up

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 recent years in a generalist capacity
• Expert level, recent hands on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required, not just general familiarity
• Solid understanding of benefits administration and experience partnering with brokers or vendors
• Working knowledge of employment law and current HR best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast paced environment
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Bachelor's degree preferred, relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Additional Details:


Candidates should be ready to speak to how they prioritize competing tasks and keep multiple projects moving at once, since this role supports a leader who works across many initiatives simultaneously. A background check covering a 7 year criminal history along with reference checks will be required.


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.