HR Generalist

X Energy - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

X-energy is seeking an HR Generalist that is responsible for both administrative and strategic, functional responsibilities, which align with the organization's Human Capital Management, Human Resources (HR) business operations unit. This position shares responsibility for ensuring efficient business operations through the effective management and execution of the day-to-day operational tasks under the purview of the HR business unit. HR operations responsibilities include onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll interface, performance management, the HR mailbox, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) updates, and other activities that support overall HR Operations. The HR Generalist will provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, organizational change, and other HR operations-related matters. This role will support employees with efficient problem-solving when any human resources issues arise and respond to staff inquiries regarding HR-related topics or issues. The HR Generalist will also participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing operational reports as required, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws. In addition, the HR Generalist will manage the HR mailbox, ensuring same-day acknowledgment of all emails during business hours and provide issue resolution to the recipient within 48 business hours. They will maintain consistent communication with the recipient if extenuating circumstances prevent compliance with resolution timeframe guidelines until the issue is resolved. The role also involves facilitating the onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining accurate HR files, conducting exit interviews, and providing support for payroll administration. The HR Generalist will drive efforts of continual process improvement to ensure an excellent onboarding and offboarding experience, while also maintaining compliance with E-Verify and USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees covering absence and health issues, conduct and capability, organizational change, and other HR operations-related matters.
• Support employees with efficient problem-solving for human resources issues.
• Respond to staff inquiries regarding HR-related topics or issues.
• Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws.
• Manage the HR mailbox, ensuring same-day acknowledgment of all emails during business hours.
• Provide issue resolution to the recipient within 48 business hours and maintain communication regarding unresolved issues.
• Facilitate onboarding process in compliance with the onboarding checklist and process documents.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the onboarding of new employees and ensure execution of all process steps.
• Maintain compliance with E-Verify and USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Drive efforts of continual process improvement for onboarding and offboarding experiences.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews and generate actionable recommendations based on data gathered.
• Provide support to the HR Ops Benefits personnel and payroll administration.
• Perform scheduled audits of HR files and records to ensure compliance with required documentation.
• Utilize HR software to manage HR Ops elements impacting payroll and employee benefits.
• Initiate approval process for personnel changes and communicate approved changes to stakeholders.
• Conduct U.S. new hire orientations and ensure compliance poster requirements are displayed in all office locations.
• Collaborate with HR management to maintain performance management process adherence.
• Prepare accurate and detailed process documents for tasks and maintain updates as changes occur.
• Serve as backup and/or provide support to other HR team members to ensure continuity of HR functions.
• Promote organizational compliance with X-energy's HR policies, values, ethics, procedures, and strategies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required; bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Fifteen plus years of HR experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday is preferred.
• HR certification is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement