What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Human Capital Generalist position at Xcelerate Solutions?
Senior Human Capital Generalist (West Coast Programs | GovCon & Union Environment)
The Senior Human Capital Generalist supports the launch, stabilization, and ongoing operations of a complex, highly regulated West Coast government contracting workforce. This senior individual contributor role requires a hands-on HR professional with strong labor relations judgment, operational execution, and compliance expertise. The role is initially execution-focused—supporting onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and issue resolution—and evolves into steady-state workforce support, labor relations partnership, and process optimization. A trusted advisor to leaders, this role drives compliant, efficient HR operations during a critical growth phase.
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Key Responsibilities:
- Support large-scale workforce onboarding and program stabilization
- Execute high-volume employee lifecycle processes with accuracy and compliance
- Manage core HR operations including documentation, records, workflows, and issue resolution with a “no job too small” mindset
- Ensure data integrity and effective workflows across HR systems
- Identify and implement process improvements as operations stabilize
- Work a standard business schedule while providing support to operational teams working non-traditional hours, including occasional weekend coverage as business needs require.
- Partner with HR leadership to lead and support HR operations initiatives, including the establishment of new programs and processes, while driving workforce integration efforts during transitions and organizational changes.
- Apply expertise in government contracting, the Service Contract Act (SCA), union labor relations, California employment law, and San Francisco labor ordinances to ensure compliance and support efficient program execution.
- Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders, management teams, and labor/union representatives to address workforce matters, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
- Serve as a strategic HR resource by providing guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 7–10 years of senior-level HR experience in complex or highly regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience standing up or stabilizing large-scale, high-volume HR operations
- Government contracting experience required; SCA exposure strongly preferred
- Strong employee lifecycle management experience (onboarding, employee relations, compliance)
- Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Deltek Costpoint
- Ability to balance strategic advising with hands-on execution
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively under pressure
- Strong judgment, collaboration skills, and customer-service orientation
Travel Requirement
- Role will be based in the San Fransico Bay area.
- 10–25% travel required, primarily during program launch and stabilization
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
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