HR Generalist, and Operations

Position Title: HR Generalist, Benefits and Operations
Location: Hybrid (work onsite 1-2 days a week in Arlington, VA)

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist provides support for core human resources operational functions, with a primary focus on benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding assistance, HRIS data management, and compliance activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance across HR processes while serving as a professional and approachable resource for employee benefit related inquiries.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support HR operational processes in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with emphasis on compliance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Maintain Form I-9 processing and E-Verify compliance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support required compliance reporting and audits, including government contractor and benefits-related obligations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant employee records in the HRIS in accordance with record retention requirements.

Benefits Administration Support

• Support day-to-day benefits administration, including Open Enrollment, Qualified Life Events, and leave administration, in compliance with applicable plan and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee benefits inquiries and escalate complex issues to the HR Operations Manager, carriers, or benefits brokerage partners as appropriate.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure benefit deductions and contributions are accurate and timely.

Onboarding & Offboarding Support

• Support new hire onboarding activities, including employment documentation, system setup, and orientation support, in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Support offboarding processes, including separation documentation, system access removal, and coordination with HR Business Partners.
• Maintain administrative tracking related to onboarding milestones and separation activities to support compliance and reporting needs.

HRIS & Data Management

• Enter, update, audit, and maintain employee data in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Support data integrity initiatives, reporting preparation, and system accuracy for compliance and operational reporting.

Employee Support

• Monitor shared HR and Benefits inboxes and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Route complex requests to appropriate team members and track inquiries through resolution to ensure closure and documentation.

Reporting & Projects

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of HR metrics, dashboards, and required filings to support compliance and leadership reporting.
• Participate in HR Operations projects and other duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Operations experience relevant to the duties of this role
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience processing FMLA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and other leave programs.
• Experience using and maintaining HRIS systems; recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a remote work environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a government contracting environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting compliance audits highly desired.
• Knowledge of multi-state employment compliance.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, CBP) a plus.

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday (list any particular schedule). Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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