HR Generalist III – Part-time

MPF Federal, LLC

HR Generalist III managing employee benefits and orientation in a collaborative HR team. Supporting performance issues and ensuring compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/22/2026part-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary HR department POC for administering leave (FMLA, STD, LTD) and benefits
Conduct orientation for new hires
Serve as back-up HR POC regarding employee performance issues
Support all areas of the HR department as needed
Benefit plan administration including training, processing enrollment, and acting as a liaison between employees and outside vendors
Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees
Utilize broker and vendor relationships to maximize benefit communications and services
Administer and track FMLA/LOA/WC documentation
Responsible for applying all HR policies and company guidelines
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Troubleshoot and answer employee questions using HRIS
Assist with periodic audits of HR files and HRIS
Communicate with new hires regarding issues and discrepancies
Lead New Hire Orientation and schedule with new hires
Respond to employee concerns and investigate complaints
Conduct investigations when necessary and address employee grievances
Prepare employee separation notices and conduct exit interviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent project management and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with HR technology, Paylocity experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in HRM or similar and 2+ years’ Human Resources experience or 5+ years progressive Human Resources Experience, 2+ as a Generalist required
Demonstrated Familiarity with HR Compliance requirements, e.g., FLSA, NLRA, EEO, VETS, Minimum wage requirements
Government Contracting, with SCA experience and supporting a remote workforce preferred
aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP preferred
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical benefits
PTO
Holiday pay
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISFMLA administrationLOA documentationWC documentationbenefit plan administrationproject managementorganizational skillsattention to detailHR complianceemployee performance management

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillstactprofessionalismdiplomacysensitivityconfidentialityinvestigative skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

aPHRPHRSHRM-CP