Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.
IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value.
IGS is currently recruiting a remote HR Generalist to support day-to-day operations.
As an HR Generalist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of our Human Resources department. If you are an independent thinker with a passion for HR, and a strong understanding of HR processes, we encourage you to apply!
Assignment of Work and Travel:
This is a remote access assignment. Candidates will work remotely daily and will remotely access IGS systems and therein use approved IGS provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite meetings as requested.
Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):
- Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Human Resources department in the day-to-day operations
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, employment law and other changes related to HR and compliance
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and other training assessments
- Supports all aspects of onboarding a new hire to include initiating onboarding through our HRIS system, new hire orientation, auditing onboarding forms, and managing new hires through the hiring process
- Work with the HR Manager and Leadership in preparing a variety of written documents needed to communicate HR policies and procedures to staff
- Assist and support the HR Manager and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues, handling sensitive information, warnings, PIP process and terminations
- Support offboarding efforts to include leading exit interviews, preparation of exit documentation, tracking of return of company and customer equipment, ensuring exit process is compliant
- Create, audit and maintain new hire and personnel files per company procedures
- Work with cross-functional teams (PMO, BD, Accounting and Operations, clients) as needed to support HR efforts
- Maintain accurate staff records, audit HR files across different platforms
- Generate data reports as necessary for HR compliance, company metrics or other projects as needed
- Point of contact for employees, providing guidance, advice and assistance with matters related to HR including personnel issues, policies, administrative regulations, employee rights and services
- Support PM’s and supervisors with the management of the performance review process per company policy
- Support open enrollment initiates, including ensuring new hires receive enrollment links and are registered and provide follow-up regarding any benefits information.
- Support the administration of 401k plan for staff
- Support Ad Hoc Projects as requested
- Minimum of 3 years of HR generalist experience
- Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
- Experience in Employee Relations
- Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality and customer service
- Understanding of employment benefits including 401k
- Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; proficient with HRIS systems
- Experience using SharePoint as a document library
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently, proactive and results driven
- Detailed oriented and possess strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
- PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP desirable
- Prior experience with Paylocity HRIS
- Prior experience supporting GovCon
- Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:
- Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
- Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
- Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
- Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.
Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.
Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
