HR Generalist

Position Overview: The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, supporting the daily HR operations for a growing, collaborative organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for delivering a positive employee experience while strengthening foundational HR processes across onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR systems. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complex environments, building processes that make work easier for others, and serving as a supportive resource to employees at all levels. Working closely with the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist will play an important role in shaping and sustaining organizational culture, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping the organization scale effectively as it continues to grow. Company Overview: A leading trade association representing some of the most recognized and trusted consumer brands, this organization plays a vital role in shaping the policies and conversations that impact products people rely on every day. With a focus on advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, it brings together industry leaders to drive progress on issues like consumer safety, sustainability, and marketplace growth. Joining the team means contributing to work that directly influences the future of the brands and products that touch millions of lives.Work Location: This position is based in the DMV region and requires regular on-site attendance Tuesday–Thursday at the Arlington, VA office. Remote or hybrid exceptions are not available.Key Areas of Responsibility:HR Operations and Employee Support Serve as the primary first point of contact for employee HR questions related to benefits, policies, leave, and general workplace matters Support employee relations matters and escalate as appropriate Maintain accurate, organized employee records and documentation Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations Onboarding, Offboarding and Employee Lifecycle Coordinate and administer onboarding and offboarding processes Prepare employee documentation, system access coordination, and lifecycle records Ensure a consistent, compliant employee experience across all stages of employment HR Infrastructure, Process Improvement and Documentation Support the cleanup, organization, and maintenance of HR files, systems, and documentation Assist with updates to the employee handbook, HR policies, and internal SOPs Contribute to process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability Support organizational documentation such as org charts and internal HR workflows Recruiting, Hiring and Administrative Support Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple stakeholders Conduct reference checks, background checks, and hiring documentation Support offer letters, promotion letters, and employee correspondence Maintain ATS records, candidate tracking, and dispositioning HR Systems Support Partner with payroll and benefits administrators on employee updates and changes Support the evolution and optimization of internal operations and HR infrastructure Maintain HRIS employee data and records Culture and Leadership Support Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and culture programs Assist with performance review cycles and employee communications Partner closely with HR leadership while taking initiative on tasks and priorities RequirementsExperience & Education:3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similarly broad HR role Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting core HR functionsExperience working in small to mid-size organizations preferredExperience supporting multi-state employee populations a plusHR certification (SHRM, PHR) preferred, not requiredBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferredSkills:Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organizationHigh degree of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgmentStrong time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple competing deadlinesProactive, self-directed work style with a high level of accountability and follow-throughComfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting prioritiesProcess-oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvementsCollaborative, approachable style with a strong employee-service orientationSound problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidenceHigh level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and virtual collaboration toolsWorking knowledge of HRIS and general HR systems

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000