Senior HR Generalist (HR Department of One) - HR.Coach

Our client is actively searching for a strong HR professional to support their people operations.  This is a small, multi-state firm that provides health care compliance services to US companies.  If you are the type of HR pro whom SHRM modeled their “HR Department of One” specialty credential after, please consider this role.  Do you crave variety?  Know how to leverage vendors and internal stakeholders to get things done? Describe yourself as an uber-generalist?  Long for a company that invests in people systems and HR? Tired of arguing with decision-makers about ‘why’ we can’t just do whatever we want when we want?  If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the role you have been dreaming about!  In this role, you get to do it all with a company that values knowing the regulations, as well as the human side of business.

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in-person at their Alexandria, VA office and the balance of work performed remotely.  ONLY local candidates will be considered.  The office is located near the METRO stop Franconcia-Springfield, and although not exactly walking distance for most, the company has a reimbursement program for ride-share service to and from the METRO.  Abundant on-site parking that is free of charge.  Walking distance to shopping and eateries (SmashBurger, Firehouse Subs, Giant, Starbucks, Panera, Yoga studio, etc)

Ensure a well-run HR function by:

• Executing all tasks related to the employee lifecycle, from recruiting (about 2-4 roles per year), onboarding, performance management, development, training and transitions to exiting people from the company. 
• Being an employee advocate, leading employee relations activities and providing support for any employee issues that may arise.
• Partnering with accounting to ensure payroll is accurate and performance incentive bonuses are paid on time and correctly.  
• Transforming the department from a manual paper-based system to Paylocity by mapping out and building repeatable workflows. 
• Leading  HR compliance efforts by regularly updating the employee mandatory notices, handbook, policies & procedures.
• Acting as the HR SME advising executive leadership on key employment-related topics.
• Being the champion for company culture and making sure it is well articulated and guides the HR activities.

Position duties break down as follows:

80%  - Employee Lifecycle Activities (recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, transition, development, termination)

10% - Legal Compliance & Compliance Filings.  Due to the nature of SMS’ business it is vital that this be a strength of any HR incumbent.

5% - HR Strategy – acting as SME to executive leadership, advising on best practices, aligning the department for success

5% - Compensation – working with broker on employee benefit package, double checking payroll transactions, advising on compensation benchmarks

Must Have:

• Ability to work in the firm’s Alexandria based office 2-3 days per week with the balance working remotely
• 7+  years of HR experience, including a minimum of 2 years working as an HR Department of One
• SHRM-CP or SCP
• Experience mapping and building automated HR workflows
• Knowledge of pay practices for exempt and non-exempt employees
• Expert knowledge in HR compliance
• Collaborative work style
• Expert communicator with the expertise to frame ideas, needs and objectives to different audiences
• Exemplary time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of building business cases and driving change

Bonus qualifications:

• Prior experience implementing a new Human Resource Management System (preferably Paylocity)
• SHRM HR Department of One Specialty credential
• Knowledge of people-related best practices in staffing professional help desks

Competitive Base Salary Range of $80,000 to $105,000 annually

and Benefits, including:  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Leave
• Educational Benefits

Local candidates only. 

Applicants who do not adequately complete the screening questions will not be considered for this role. 

Must be able to pass a routine background check.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.