Senior HR Generalist

Summary

Join Second Front Systems (2F) as a Senior HR Generalist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company redefining software delivery and security in the defense sector. You will build and scale a best-in-class employee experience, serving as a trusted advisor to employees and managers. Core responsibilities include managing onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, ensuring alignment with federal contracting requirements and remote workforce needs. This role requires collaboration with various departments and reports to the Director of People & Talent. The ideal candidate possesses extensive HR experience in a fast-paced environment, strong knowledge of employment law, and experience with performance management. This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and multi-state HR compliance (experience with cleared environments or GovCon a plus)
• Previous experience driving and supporting performance management cycles that promote accountability, continuous feedback, and growth—partnering with managers to ensure clear goal-setting, timely reviews, and effective development conversations
• Confident handling sensitive employee issues with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; thrives in a remote-first, asynchronous environment
• Comfortable using modern HR platforms (Justworks, Ashby, Carta, Lattice)
• A self-starter with a people-first mindset and passion for building scalable HR practices

Responsibilities

• Own and improve onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and leave processes across the org
• Serve as a resource for managers and employees on topics like performance, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employee engagement
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Finance to operationalize geofenced hiring strategies across designated hub locations, ensuring alignment with workforce planning goals
• Maintain and evolve compensation bands based on geography, working with external benchmarking tools and internal equity considerations
• Ensure HR practices are compliant with employment laws, federal contract standards (e.g., NISPOM, FCL), and multi-state requirements
• Conduct investigations, facilitate resolution of employee concerns, and support a fair and inclusive workplace
• Build and run performance management system and cycles, track feedback trends, and support manager development efforts
• Maintain accurate records in HR systems (Justworks, Ashby, Carta, etc.), support audits, and assist with benefits administration
• Support People initiatives like engagement surveys, recognition programs, and internal communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a defense tech, SaaS, or GovCon startup
• Familiarity with security clearance processes, EEO/AA/OFCCP requirements, or federal contract labor standards
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification a plus

Benefits

• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work from anywhere
• Referral Bonus