HR Generalist

FLSA: Non-exempt

FTE: 1.00

JOB SUMMARY: The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is dedicated to preserving integrity in sport and protecting the rights of clean athletes. We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist with 3–5 years of professional HR experience to support the daily operations of our Human Resources team. The HR Generalist will play a critical role in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, training coordination, and organizational development, ensuring HR processes align with USADA’s mission, values, and legal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring fair and consistent hiring practices that align with USADA’s mission, local, and federal laws.
• Administer employee benefits programs and provide guidance on eligibility, compliance, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the HR information system (HRIS), supporting compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
• Support employee relations by handling employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with leadership to implement and monitor performance management practices that support employee growth, fairness, and transparency.
• Assist in creating and delivering compliance training (e.g., code of conduct, anti-harassment training, etc.).
• Prepare compliance-related reports as necessary, ensuring adherence to all legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Support continuous improvements in HR policies and practices to foster integrity, justice, respect, and ethical behavior across the organization.
• Assist with special projects within HR as needed to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and accountability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of HR principles, federal and state labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of ethical workplace practices and the ability to reinforce them across the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and diplomatically.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to interpret HR data and prepare compliance reports.
• Ability to manage confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, required; or a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 2 years of HR experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification, preferred.
• Proven ability to balance organizational policies, compliance requirements, and ethical considerations in HR decision-making.
• Commitment to USADA’s mission to protect clean sport, lead with fairness, and inspire a culture of integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Values integrity, justice, and respect among internal and external constituents.
• Ability to multitask and to work accurately under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

The compensation range for this position is $24-28/hour.

Benefits include: Fully paid medical, dental, and life insurance, a discretionary annual bonus, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.

Hybrid/Flexible work is available after 6 months of employment where 3 days are required in-office and up to 2 days remote.