Sr. Human Resource Generalist - Top Secret with Security Clearance

Senior Human Resources Generalist (Active Top Secret Clearance Required) Location: Fairfax, VA (Onsite) 22030 Salary: $125,000 – $150,000+ (DOE) Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) required Overview

We are hiring a Senior HR Generalist (TS Cleared) to support a growing government contractor in Fairfax, VA. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with 7+ years of hands-on HR experience who is ready to step into a people management role while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day HR operations. Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance – REQUIRED • 7+ years of HR Generalist experience (employee relations, benefits, compliance, compensation) • Experience in a government contracting environment (GovCon) • Hands-on experience with: o Benefits administration & open enrollment o 401(k) plan management (testing, audits, filings) o Employee relations, investigations, and performance management o HR reporting, analytics, and executive-level presentations • Prior experience mentoring or leading HR staff (or readiness to step into management) Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification • Experience supporting organizations with 500+ employees • Experience in a government contracting environment (GovCon) Key Responsibilities HR Leadership & Strategy
• Manage and develop a team of 3 (HR Specialists, Recruiter) • Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and HR strategy • Ensure compliance with federal employment law and government contracting requirements Employee Relations & Compliance
• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, PIPs, and terminations • Maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and labor laws • Deliver annual compliance and ethics training Benefits & 401(k) Administration
• Administer employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, ancillary) • Lead open enrollment and benefits renewals; manage broker relationships • Oversee 401(k) administration, including nondiscrimination testing and Form 5500 Compensation & Performance
• Support compensation strategy, salary planning, and bonus programs • Lead performance management cycles and employee evaluations HR Operations & Reporting
• Oversee onboarding, new hire orientation, and HRIS updates • Manage HR administration (salary changes, verifications, documentation) • Prepare HR metrics, reporting, and board-level headcount presentations Employee Engagement
• Lead employee engagement programs, events, and internal communications Why This Role
• Clear path to HR Manager-level leadership • High visibility with executive leadership • Stable, growing government contractor environment • Broad ownership across the full HR lifecycle