Senior HR Generalist
$85,000–$110,000 year
HybridArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Serve as primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries and benefits programs, managing enrollments, changes, eligibility, and complex escalations. Guide employees on policies and processes while partnering with Payroll, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate deductions and invoice resolution. Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, including open enrollment planning, system testing, and post-event reconciliation. Maintain data integrity across HR systems through regular audits and generate reporting for compliance and operational insights. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company policies while identifying process improvements and documenting standard operating procedures. Collaborate with HR Business Partners on lifecycle initiatives and cross-functional projects to drive execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong generalist and HR operations focus
- Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs across the full lifecycle, including enrollments, changes, employee support, and vendor coordination
- Experience administering a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits
- Working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ACA, COBRA, and ERISA
- Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee support, and HR data management
- Experience working in ADP Workforce Now across all modules
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including I-9 and E-Verify requirements
- High attention to detail with strong data accuracy, auditing, and compliance experience
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of processes, and collaborate effectively across teams and functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms, and SharePoint
- Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting
- Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs
Desired Qualifications
- HR or benefits certification (CBP, PHR, SHRM‐CP)
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