People Operations Generalist

Summary

Join Agile Defense as a People Operations Generalist, a remote position based in McLean, VA, offering a salary range of $45,500 - $84,500. This role requires a well-rounded HR professional with 2-4 years of experience, a passion for building a people-first employee experience, and a commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture. You will be responsible for supporting various HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR fundamentals, familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws, and experience working with HR systems. Agile Defense offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including a focus on employee well-being and a culture built on the 6Hs values: Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in a federal contracting environment
• Familiarity with HRIS tools (e.g., UKG, BambooHR, Gusto, ADP, Paylocity, etc
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, and compliance
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws (multi-state experience preferred) and ability to ensure ongoing compliance
• Experience working with HR systems (e.g., UKG, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Paylocity), with the ability to manage and optimize workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to handle sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and professionalism
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a track record of identifying issues, proposing improvements, and driving implementation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building or refining HR processes and documentation to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and partnering with stakeholders at all levels to support strategic HR goals
• Trusted to manage confidential employee information and navigate complex situations with sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, and promotions
• Collaborate with hiring managers, recruiting team, and back-office departments as needed to coordinate employees’ first day
• Act as the main point of contact for new employees before and during their onboarding process
• Schedule and facilitate new hire orientation sessions
• Run background checks on candidates as needed
• Maintain compliance with E-Verify and I-9 documentation
• Gather feedback from new hires and managers to improve the onboarding experience. Conduct Onboarding survey
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration by providing accurate data to the appropriate teams
• Collaborate with the People Operations Lead on the implementation of HR initiatives and programs
• Support employee engagement activities, including recognition programs and surveys
• Assist in coordinating performance reviews, training sessions, and career development programs

Preferred Qualifications

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus

Benefits

To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section