Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Artemis Consulting, LLC, established in 2005, is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing professional support services to government clients. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with employees across multiple states, we serve the Department of Defense (DoD), the Navy, and the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).

We specialize in Financial Management, Program Management, Acquisition Management, and Administrative Management Support. Our consultants work directly with government clients to improve business and acquisition processes, deliver tailored solutions, and help bring critical technology and communications systems to the Navy fleet.

Job Details Position Type:Full Time, Salary position with Full Benefits

Travel:Less than 10%

Schedule:Monday through Friday, standard hours of 0800-1700 PST.

Position Overview We areseekinga highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function. This roleis responsible forexecuting HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and HR operations.

The HR Generalist partners closely with executive leadership, managers, employees, and candidates to deliver exceptional service while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Key Focus Areas Employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations

Employment law compliance and HR administration

Talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning

HR reporting, training initiatives, and organizational effectiveness

Responsibilities Serve as a first point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.

Coach leaders through employee performance, engagement, and corrective action processes.

Assist managers with coaching and performance documentation.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.

Partner with hiring team to recruit and hire qualified candidates, develop job descriptions and create hiring requisitions.

Support new hire onboarding and orientation.

Support workforce planning recruitment initiatives.

Assist with training and development programs.

Participate in HR projects focused on process improvement and organizational effectiveness.

Maintain HR metrics and prepare reports for leadership.

Desired Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.

Experience supporting employee relations and performance management.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Familiarity with HRIS systems and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills Rippling (HRIS and payroll system)

Microsoft Excel (data tracking and reporting)

Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS Systems

Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related discipline.

An additional 3 years of progressive HR experience and HRCI or SHRM certification will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Three to Five (3-5) years HR experience.

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

All decisions regarding recruiting, screening, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, pay, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions will be made without discrimination due to any characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local law.