Human Resources Generalist

First Division Consulting, Inc

. Support day-to-day HR operations and respond to employee and management inquiries .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance with federal and state employment requirements. Proficient in managing HRIS and payroll systems while maintaining confidentiality and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human Resources5 Years Of HR ExperienceHRIS AdministrationEmployee Onboarding And OffboardingFederal Government Contractor Experience

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Hard Skills

HR Information SystemsPayroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationData EntryEmployee Engagement ProgramsCompliance ManagementDocumentation PreparationRecruitment ActivitiesMulti-TaskingAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office/365Applicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Federal Employment RequirementsGovernment Contracting Workforce PracticesConfidential Information HandlingSmall Business HR Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day HR operations and respond to employee and management inquiries
Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records and HR databases
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including required documentation, system access, and exit processes
Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and reference checks
Support benefits administration and serve as a point of contact for routine employee questions
Assist with the payroll change tracker and HRIS administration as applicable
Prepare HR reports, correspondence, forms, and other documentation
Support employee engagement and other HR programs
Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements and company policies
Support HR compliance activities relevant to government contractors
Assist with maintaining required employment eligibility, background screening, and other pre-employment documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Director of Human Resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of HR experience supporting a growing small business
Experience supporting a federal government contractor is a plus
Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with HR information systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team
Experience working for a small or growing business supporting employee headcount of 100+
Experience supporting employees across multiple states
Familiarity with federal employment requirements and government contracting workforce practices
Experience with employee onboarding, offboarding, data entry, and benefits administration
Experience with an HRIS, payroll, benefits, or applicant tracking system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) plan with company match