Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview:

The Kenific Group, Inc. (KGI) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. KGI was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the U.S. Coast Guard. KGI has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients.

Position Summary:

KGI is seeking a full-time, experienced Human Resource Generalist. The HR Generalist acts as a business partner by implementing Company's HR strategy and providing daily HR guidance, tools, and support to local management teams. This position represents the overall HR function with the highest level of integrity, sharing the Company's vision and operating principles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing human resources support, including but not limited to company policies, recruiting, onboarding, providing employment law expertise, and solving employee relations problems such as investigations, mediations, progressive discipline, employment terminations, etc.
• Responsible for assisting with Benefits and 401k Administration, enrollment, terminations, and annual open enrollment.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Assists with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion, particularly regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and diversity initiatives.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, and human resources.
• Tracks performance ratings and compiles HR-related statistics for the assigned group(s).
• Updates employee records with changes and/or corrections in employment status, including salary, position information, scheduled hours, and personal information.
• Assists hiring managers in choosing appropriate company jobs to best suit business needs; drafts or edits new job descriptions as the need arises.
• Collaborates with Recruiting team throughout the recruitment process; serves as an intermediary between Recruiting and hiring manager.
• Communicates effectively with other HR teams and departments as necessary.
• Must effectively recommend opportunities for continuous improvement to current processes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned to support the HR team.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working with and knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectives.
• Proficient in HRIS systems, particularly iSolved.
• Able to interact effectively with internal and external customers in various positions.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of related professional experience required in HR.
• Experience working in a federal government contracting environment is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience onboarding and offboarding employees.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required

Work Location:

• Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)

KGI is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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