HR Generalist

Ampcus - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The HR Generalist position is an entry-level role designed to provide comprehensive support to the PSO Team and the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO). The selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that are crucial for the smooth operation of the HR department. This includes managing the CHCO's calendar and schedule, preparing written correspondence, drafting presentations, and interfacing with executives. The HR Generalist will also attend meetings, take minutes, and collaborate with various PSO functions such as recruiting, learning and development, business partners, systems, benefits, compensation, analytics, operations, marketing and branding, and employee relations. Additionally, the role involves supporting the facilitation of New Employee Orientation and serving as an ad-hoc team member on various PSO/HR committees. In this role, the HR Generalist will lead HR-related projects and process improvement initiatives, ensuring that the HR department operates efficiently and effectively. The candidate will also support PSO functions with marketing and branding campaigns, general HR education campaigns, and other administrative operations duties as assigned. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to function well in ambiguous situations, demonstrating strategic agility and perspective. The HR Generalist will be expected to handle confidential materials with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Admin support for the CHCO, including managing calendar and schedule, preparing written correspondence, and drafting presentations.
• Interface with executives and attend meetings, taking meeting minutes as necessary.
• Collaborate with PSO functions such as recruiting, learning and development, business partners, systems, benefits, compensation, analytics, operations, marketing and branding, and employee relations.
• Lead HR-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support PSO functions with marketing and branding campaigns and general HR education campaigns.
• Facilitate New Employee Orientation.
• Serve as an ad-hoc team member on various PSO/HR committees.
• Support PSO business partners with ad-hoc assignments, administrative work, correspondence, scheduling, and presentations.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of experience in HR or related administrative roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience working in at least 2 of the primary HR signature functions (Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Systems, Data and Analytics, HR Operations).
• Strong customer service skills and strong writing skills.
• Analytical skills and project management capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Confidentiality is a must.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Political savvy and ability to function well in ambiguity.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Strategic agility and perspective.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with a minimum on-site presence of 4 days per month.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.