Kentro

HR Generalist

Kentro

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Support the Business Partners in serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders regarding HR policies, processes, and best practices that drive employee engagement and productivity.
  • Provide hands-on, day-to-day support to managers and employees by providing coaching and counseling.
  • Provide guidance to managers on employee development and performance improvement plans.
  • Support in investigating employee concerns, document findings, and assist in resolution, escalating complex cases to the HR Business Partner.
  • Coach managers on effectively leveraging HCM and other systems to manage their workforce.
  • Conduct and analyze stay and exit interviews to capture trends and risks, escalating urgent concerns appropriately.
  • Stay informed on employment laws, regulations, and proven practices to drive positive business outcomes.
  • Support cyclical HR processes, including performance management, compensation, talent management, and employee engagement.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with government regulations (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, OFCCP, and FAR requirements).
  • Support HRIS data integrity and reporting.
  • Escalate high-level and/or strategic matters to the relevant Business Partners.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree, ideally in Human Resources Management or Organizational Psychology.
  • 4-6 years of Human Resources experience in roles of progressively increasing scope, including 3 years of experience in providing coaching to front-line managers and advising business leaders.
  • Recent experience working for a Government Contractor.
  • Experience with handling employee relations in both exempt and non-exempt workforces.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels, from front-line employees to executives.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Prior direct experience in various sub-functions of HR, with a strong focus on employee relations and performance management.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment, applying strong judgment and independent thinking to solve problems.
  • Critical thinker and analytical-minded with proven ability to diagnose and escalate issues.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401k including employer match
  • Education reimbursement for certifications and degrees
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team events and activities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Human Resources ManagementOrganizational Psychologyemployee relationsperformance managementcoachingHRIS data integritydata reportingemployment lawsFLSAFMLA
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementintegrityprofessionalismconfidentialitycritical thinkinganalytical skillsindependent thinking