Human Resources Generalist

Job Description: Responsible for providing support for the day-to-day operations of the HR department including hiring and onboarding process, administering pay and benefits, and enforcing company policies and practices. Responsibilities: Acts as point of contact for employees and handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff Implements and administers employee recognition programs and training & development Conduct benefits administration and process enrollments and changes Organize semi-annual employee performance assessments and annual compensation review cycle Maintain employee files and records in electronic form Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including; semi-monthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, inputting hours worked/PTO/holiday into payroll system, importing expense reimbursements, hourly employee validations and benefit changes Ensure company maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Assist the talent & recruiting team as needed Assist with a variety of other tasks to support the Human Resources team on an ongoing or ad hoc basis Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred At least 5 years of human resources experience required. Minimum of two years working in government contracting or consulting environment Experience working with HR tools such as HRIS and ATS is a plus SHRM-CP a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Self-starter, resourceful mindset with a problem-solving attitude. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment-related laws and regulations. Proficiency with HRIS systems, Google Workspace applications and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed FlexProfessionals respects and seeks to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of its candidate network. FlexProfessionals does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The candidates whose resumes are shared with our business clients are selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.