HR Generalist, Employee Relations (ER)

JOB TITLE: HR Generalist III (Part-Time: Employee Relations & Performance) 25 Hrs/Week
Exempt, Hourly
Hybrid 2 days onsite in Gaithersburg, MD office.
REPORTS TO: Director, Human Resources
The Generalist III acts as the primary HR department POC for employee relations and performance issues, serves as back-up HR POC for administering leave (FMLA, STD, LTD ) and benefits. This role supports all areas of the HR department as needed.
30-$40 per hour.
investigates complaints and other employee relations problems; serves as an advocate for employees ensuring fair and equitable treatment; Provides support to the organization by working closely with PMs on employee relations and performance needs.
In coordination with HR Director and Supervisors, take appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate policies.
Supports the administration of the annual performance process.
Plans and executes of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and employee engagement activities.
· Works closely with the Recruiting department to ensure job descriptions and titles are uniform and up to date in HRIS.
Responsible to applying all HR policies and company guidelines and ensuring company compliance to include employee handbook overview, policies, employment documents, and benefit enrollment. May assist in creating, implementing and updating company policies and procedures
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Utilizes the HRIS to troubleshoot, answer employee questions, suggest improvements, and build out functionality as needed.
Communicates with managers, supervisors and staff regarding personnel policies, procedures, benefits, employee relation issues, concerns and trends. Assists with periodic audits of HR files and HRIS, focusing on ensuring performance documentation and reviews being appropriately filed, while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the files, records, and documentation.

• Communicates with new hires regarding questions about their information when necessary, clarifying details and ensuring HR Director and applicable Project Manager are aware of any discrepancies and issues.
• Able to lead New Hire Orientation, including scheduling with new hires and communicating with PMs, adapting as needed.

Benefit plan administration to include training, processing of enrollment, and acting as a liaison between employees and outside vendors to resolve issues, and monthly invoice reconciliation for communication with the Finance department

o Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; works with carrier or broker contact and HR Director on more complex issues.
Proficient with HR technology, Paylocity experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in HRM or similar and 2+ years’ Human Resources experience or 5+ years progressive Human Resources Experience, 2+ as a Generalist required

• Demonstrated Famliarity with HR Compliance requirements, e.g., FLSA, NLRA, EEO, VETS, Minimum wage requirments
• Government Contracting, with SCA experience and supporting a remote workforce preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.