Human Resources Generalist

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Human Resources Generalist in United States.

This role sits at the heart of a global, mission-driven organization dedicated to employee wellbeing and human-centric support services. The Human Resources Generalist will play a key part in supporting a specialized government contract environment, ensuring smooth HR operations, compliant processes, and an exceptional employee experience. Acting as a trusted point of contact, the role spans recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and leave management. It requires strong autonomy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. You will collaborate closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to support both day-to-day operations and strategic HR initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, providing timely support on HR inquiries and employee relations matters.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing strategies, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes.
• Maintain talent pipelines using job boards, social media, and networking to support current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate documentation and a seamless employee experience.
• Support payroll activities by validating employee data, time off, and employment changes in partnership with payroll teams.
• Administer and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, parental leave, and short-term disability.
• Manage HR ticketing systems, ensuring proper documentation, tracking, and resolution of requests.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across HR systems.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Assist with audits, reporting, HR projects, and benefits-related initiatives.
• Contribute to overall HR team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Generalist and/or full-cycle recruiting roles.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a government contract environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity and Zoho.
• Experience with ATS and ticketing systems such as Jira or JazzHR.
• Understanding of employment law fundamentals and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including Service Contract Act (SCA) regulations, is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Availability for a 6-month temporary assignment, with potential for conversion based on performance and business needs.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a global, purpose-driven organization focused on wellbeing and human impact.
• Exposure to complex HR operations within a regulated and mission-critical environment.
• Collaborative and supportive HR team structure.
• Potential transition to a permanent role depending on performance and business needs.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment within a global organization.