HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist

Everwatch - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Hybrid - Annapolis Junction, MD

About the position

The EverWatch HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in the HR team, acting as the primary contact for daily HR operations and benefits inquiries. This hybrid position requires a detail-oriented and organized individual who can manage various HR functions, including benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. The role demands flexibility, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide benefits information to employees.
• Assist with making changes and/or updates to benefit plans.
• Enroll new employees and update current employees as needed in company benefit systems.
• Track metrics for candidates, hiring, and terminations.
• Create and maintain employee folders and Security folders.
• Assist with full-cycle onboarding and exit processes, including contract and security onboarding.
• Respond to routine and complex questions related to onboarding and orientation (online and in person).
• Partner with Managers, Payroll, and Finance on processing employee changes.
• Assist with leave of absence processing, including FMLA and state leaves, STD, LTD, paid family and disability leaves, military leave, and personal leaves of absence.
• Partner with EverWatch parent company, Booz Allen Hamilton on workers compensation claims.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations.
• Facilitate annual Affirmation Action Plan, Annual Compliance Training, and submission of HR compliance reporting including EEO-1, VETS-4212, OSHA, and OFCCP reporting.
• Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently.
• Maintain the anniversary calendar.
• Maintain accurate and current HR systems and processes.
• Engage regularly with the recruiting team to schedule interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Become a systems expert in the applicant tracking system, ICIMS, to help track and capture candidate analytics for reporting.
• Track referrals for payroll and provide a seamless experience for referrals and referees.
• Take charge of swag research, ordering, and packing (local).
• Manage office-related tasks, such as ordering food for offices and planning events.
• Provide support and guidance to the HR team in other areas as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business or related area; relevant work experience may be a substitute.
• 5-8 years' Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years' working with Benefits, Benefits Open enrollment and analyzation.
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, onboarding and exit processes, and leave of absence; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations.
• Experience with a human resources information system (HRIS).
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing duties.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in written communications.
• Systems thinker, always suggesting ways to simplify or improve processes.
• Positive energy/attitude and willingness to jump in where necessary.
• Technical aptitude and be a quick learner to navigate and utilize our tools and systems.
• Ability to connect with all levels within the organization to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work well with competing demands.
• Ability to work with a team to establish and maintain operational practices and programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Paylocity, iCIMS, and/or Deltek is a plus.
• Intel Community and/or DoD industry experience and hiring highly cleared candidates is strongly desired.