HR Generalist

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a HR Generalist to join our team.  

This is a Remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our federal government contracting company. As an HR Generalist, you will play a critical role in supporting and managing various human resources functions within the organization. You will ensure compliance with federal government regulations, develop and implement HR policies and procedures, and provide support to employees and management. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of federal HR regulations and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.  

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal government regulations, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and other applicable labor laws.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with federal government regulations and company goals.
• Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support to employees and management on HR-related matters, including employee onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Compensation and Benefits: Assist in the administration of employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, benefits enrollment, and communication of benefits information.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs, coordinate training programs, and assist in the development of training materials to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• HRIS and Record keeping: Maintain accurate employee records, ensure data integrity in the HRIS system, and generate HR reports as needed.
• Performance Management: Support the performance management process by providing guidance to managers and employees, conducting performance evaluations, and assisting in the implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Employee Engagement: Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• HR Compliance Audits: Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with federal HR regulations and internal policies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Requirements: 

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a federal government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal HR regulations, including EEO, OFCCP, and AAP requirements.
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
• Must have HR Compliance Audit experience

Preferred:

• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) 
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.