Human Resources Generalist

Workplace Options

Human Resources Generalist supporting HR operations and recruitment for the Military OneSource contract at Workplace Options. Providing employee support and managing HR inquiries while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager HR inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate resolution and follow-up
Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing strategy development, candidate sourcing, resume review, and selection aligned to role requirements
Source candidates using job boards, networking, and social media to build and maintain a qualified talent pipeline
Conduct phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and fit
Create, format, and post job requisitions across multiple job boards and platforms
Maintain regular communication and intake updates for active and upcoming requisitions
Ensure a positive candidate experience through consistent and professional communication throughout the hiring process
Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
Facilitate new hire onboarding and ensure completion of required documentation and processes
Support payroll activities by reviewing and validating employee data, including time off, holidays, and employment changes
Partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, short-term disability, parental leave, and other applicable programs
Manage HR ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), ensuring accurate documentation, tracking, and resolution
Provide guidance to employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and employee relations matters
Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation, investigations, and follow-up actions as needed
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across HR systems (e.g., Paylocity, Zoho)
Partner with HR leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
Assist with audits, reporting, and HR projects as assigned
Support benefits administration projects in partnership with the Benefits Manager
Contribute as a member of the HR team to support departmental goals and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Must be a U.S. citizen
5+ years of experience in HR Generalist and/or full-cycle recruiting roles
Experience supporting HR operations in a government contract strongly preferred
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Zoho)
Experience using ATS and/or ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, JazzHR)
Experience supporting compliance with the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)
Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law fundamentals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee support
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentcandidate sourcingresume reviewonboardingoffboardingpayroll processingemployee relationsHR best practicescomplianceaudits

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementconfidentialityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitycustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's degree