HR Generalist III

MPF Federal, LLC

HR Generalist III maintaining employee relations and benefits at MPF Federal, a government contractor. Supporting compliance and engagement while managing onboarding and leave administration.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Benefits & Leave Administration: Manage benefit plan enrollment, employee training, and monthly invoice reconciliation with the Finance team. Serve as the main contact for FMLA, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Workers' Compensation tracking.
Employee Relations & Performance: Partner with Program and Project Managers to address performance needs, resolve employee grievances, conduct investigations, and support the annual performance review process.
Onboarding & Separation: Lead New Hire Orientation, coordinate with Project Managers, manage exit documentation, and conduct exit interviews.
Compliance & Policy: Ensure company guidelines and employee handbooks align with federal, state, and local employment laws. Assist with periodic HR files and HRIS audits.
HRIS & Systems: Utilize HRIS software to troubleshoot issues, guide employees, and build out system functionality.
Engagement: Plan and execute organization-wide meetings, benefit open enrollments, employee recognition, and culture-building events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management (or related field) with 2+ years of HR experience, OR 5+ years of progressive HR experience (with at least 2 years as an HR Generalist).
Compliance Knowledge: Proven familiarity with compliance requirements including FLSA, NLRA, EEO, VETS, and Minimum Wage laws.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology. Experience with Paylocity is highly preferred.
Industry Preferred Experience: Experience in Government Contracting, Service Contract Act (SCA) regulations, and supporting a remote workforce is a plus.
Certifications: aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP credentials preferred.
Core Competencies: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to handle sensitive situations with strict confidentiality and diplomacy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on the company match.
Income Protection: Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance, plus Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care Insurance.
Work-Life Balance: Vacation and Sick leave accruals starting on day one.

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Hard Skills & Tools

benefits administrationemployee traininginvoice reconciliationperformance managementonboardingexit interviewsHRIS auditscompliance knowledgeproject managementHR technology

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsconfidentialitydiplomacyproblem-solvingconflict resolutionorganizational skillsleadershipteam collaborationsensitivity

Certifications

aPHRPHRSHRM-CP