HR Generalist

Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring an HR Generalist to support our growing People Services Team! This seasoned HR Generalist role is responsible for delivering a full range of HR services and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of Human Resources. This role provides hands-on support in benefits administration, wellness, total rewards, compliance, reporting, and HR operations. The HR Generalist partners closely with employees, vendors, and leadership to enhance the employee's experience, promote organizational effectiveness, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week on-site at our McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to HR Services inbox inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication while maintaining a high level of employee service and confidentiality.
• Collaborates with wellness vendors and internal stakeholders to implement and communicate company-wide wellness programs, ensuring effective rollout and engagement across all employee groups.
• Responsible for benefits administration and open enrollment, partnering with external vendors and providing guidance to employees as needed to ensure understanding, compliance, and a positive benefits experience.
• Generate HR regulatory, compliance, and internal reports, including ADA, FMLA, 401(k), and ensuring accuracy and timely communication of findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison with benefits brokers, managing communications, facilitating plan administration, and ensuring smooth coordination between the company, employees, and external vendors.
• Maintains and manages Total Rewards data and content, including salary bands, market data, compensation structures, job codes, and job titles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational policies and market benchmarks.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish strong, collaborative relationships with management and employees.
• Ensure required filings/testing and notices are submitted and distributed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assists with drafting Company communications for HR related matters.
• Recommends and assists in the development of innovative approaches to employee engagement, reward, and recognition.
• Stay current with HR trends, new technologies, and best practices to enhance processes and promote efficiency.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continual improvements within the HR Function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Location: Hybrid in McLean, VA

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent in related work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in HR.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced PC skills with proficiency in MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Trustworthy and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employment and benefits administration.
• Previous experience working in the government contracting industry is a plus.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn an HRIS; experience with implementation of an HRIS is a plus.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the: "Apply for this Job" button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: "Application." Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .