HR Generalist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience performing generalist-level responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience independently administering core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, and other applicable employment regulations.
- Experience maintaining employee records and administering HR processes using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately address sensitive employment matters.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and improve established processes.
- Ability to interpret and consistently apply company policies, procedures, and employment-related requirements.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama, during established business hours.
Nice to have
- Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
- Previous HR Generalist experience within a federal government contracting environment.
- Familiarity with federal contractor employment compliance requirements, including EEO, VEVRAA, Section 503, and applicable workforce reporting obligations.
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now for HR administration, recruiting, benefits, performance management, or employee data management.
- Experience coordinating employee benefit programs, annual open enrollment, and leave administration.
- Experience supporting performance management processes, employee relations matters, and HR policy development.
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized organization where HR professionals manage multiple functional responsibilities.
- Familiarity with government contracting workforce requirements and related employment documentation.
Full description
HR Generalist
Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Huntsville, AL | On-Site | Full-TimeLocation Requirement: This is a fully on-site position based at Blackrock Strategy's Huntsville, Alabama office. Remote work and relocation assistance are not authorized for this role.
About Blackrock Strategy
Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) provides engineering, operational, analytical, and technical services supporting the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. Our teams support test and evaluation, experimentation, systems integration, operational planning, and technology transition across national security programs.
Position Overview
Blackrock Strategy is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and proactive HR Generalist to support and execute a broad range of human resources functions across the organization.
This position is responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, HR information systems, and regulatory compliance.
The HR Generalist serves as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies, accurate personnel administration, and compliance with applicable employment laws and federal government contracting requirements.
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, initiative, and the ability to independently manage HR responsibilities for a federal contracting organization.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Operations and Employee Relations
- Manage daily HR operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution of personnel processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Serve as a primary resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related matters.
- Interpret and consistently apply company policies, employment practices, and established HR procedures.
- Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations matters, workplace concerns, performance expectations, and appropriate documentation.
- Support employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution, escalating sensitive or complex matters as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with company policies, record-retention requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Prepare and maintain employment documentation, including personnel actions, employment changes, policy acknowledgments, and separation records.