HR Generalist - Rockville, MD

The HR Generalist supports the full spectrum of human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR operations. This role serves as a key partner to employees and management, ensuring HR policies, procedures, and practices align with organizational goals and applicable labor laws and regulations.

• Administer day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HRIS maintenance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, payroll coordination, and workplace issues
• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processes
• Assist with performance management processes, employee development initiatives, and training coordination
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and resolution guidance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA)
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination
• Support compensation activities, including salary benchmarking and job classification
• Maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance requirements (including government or contractor-related HR reporting, if applicable)
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational culture and workforce planning

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and employee advocacy skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–6 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist role
• Experience in a regulated, technology, healthcare, or government-adjacent environment preferred
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred but not required