Sr. HR Generalist

Category: Human Resources

Location: Fairfax, Virginia

Work Arrangement: Remote

Type: Part-time

Small Government Contractor Consulting Group in Fairfax, VA seeking a PT, virtual Sr. HR Generalist with GovCon experience.

Hours/Schedule: Approximately 10 hours/week, ability to ramp up and down as needed

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Location Requirements : Virtual but must reside in DC metro or Boston metro areas

Pay Rate: $40-45/hour

Job Description: The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations. This role functions as a primary HR point of contact, partnering with employees and leadership to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient HR services. The position requires strong autonomy, sound judgment, and hands-on ownership of key HR programs.

Responsibilities:

Serve as an HR point of contact for employees and managers across the organization

Assist with audits, reporting, and multi-state payroll coordination

Onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a seamless employee experience from hire to exit

Oversee benefits programs, including enrollments, open enrollment, and vendor coordination

Maintain and update HRIS (experience with Paylocity a must); ensure data accuracy and reporting

Provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution and performance guidance

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Support performance management, training, and employee development initiatives

Partner with leadership to improve HR processes, policies, and employee engagement

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

5-10 years of progressive HR experience with strong HR compliance expertise

Government contracting experience a required

Experience with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, ERISA)

Experience with Paylocity required

Experience managing multi-state payroll preferred

Experience working independently and manage multiple priorities in an Human Resources role

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred

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