Senior Human Resources Generalist

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At Navaide, we exist to empower organizations to evolve and adapt in a rapidly changing world. By combining human ingenuity with transformative technology, we develop innovative solutions that drive progress for the people and systems that strengthen our nation. Our mission is rooted in agility, scalability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations, ensuring impactful results for our clients and communities.

Position: Senior Human Resources Generalist

How You Will Make an Impact:

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to conduct the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department for a nationwide small government contractor. You will serve as the primary HR employee responsible for functions including, but not limited to employment, compensation, benefits and leave, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development. Additionally, this role will partner with the team to develop and drive creative people and culture initiatives and activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being both strategic and operational. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and implement people and culture initiatives to drive employee morale, strengthen our culture, and be known as a top employer of choice internally and externally. 

• Provide employee support through the employee lifecycle including onboarding, employee morale, talent development, and offboarding. 

• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures, prepare and maintain employee handbook, and ensure compliance across state, federal, and industry requirements.  

• Perform benefit administration to include managing our benefit relationships, coordinating with our benefits broker for selection and implementation, identify new and innovative total rewards programs, and provide day-to-day benefit support for employees.  

• Conduct annual compensation analysis to make recommendations for annual reviews, new hires, and conduct internal audits.  

• Manage employment related issues including performance management, employee and leadership coaching, investigations, discipline, and terminations. 

• Support succession & workforce planning a to ensure the organization has the right talent pipeline in place, identifying critical roles, assessing readiness, and anticipating future staffing needs. 

• Build best practices, establish standard operating procedures, and measure success of people and culture initiatives through employee feedback and analytics while continuously seeking process improvement through the use of technology and AI.  

• Support internal employee communication initiatives. 

• Own and manage the HRIS platforms and other HR technology. 

Relevant Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years related HR experience, at least 1 of these years in a strategic role. 

• Small business experience required. 

• Government contracting experience preferred. 

• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations. 

• Experience in creating, implementing and administering people and culture programs. 

• Must have demonstrated success in operational and strategic HR support. 

• Exceptional project and personnel management skills 

• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment  

• Proficiency in MS Suite including Word, Excel and Power Point is essential 

• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our senior management team and maintain sensitive data and information.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree required. 

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred. 

Other Requirements: 

• Position is hybrid with 3 days in the San Diego office. 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.  

What We Offer:

Navaide is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace where our team members can thrive. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and ability to work at a sustainable pace.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities & $1k stipend yearly towards professional development
• Company perks such as flex spending, wellness initiatives, etc.
• 401(K) matching

About Our Culture:

Navaide honors integrity, curiosity, diligence, and collaboration in everything we do. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, communities, and teammates, united by a shared purpose of creating a stronger tomorrow. Navaide is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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