Senior HR Generalist

QBE LLC

Senior HR Generalist managing HR operations for a global customer-focused technology firm. Ensuring compliance, benefits, and employee relations for 80-100 employees globally.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeHaymarket • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR Generalist experience with a strong focus on benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. Proficient in managing HRIS systems and implementing company-wide HR initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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HR Generalist ExperienceBenefits AdministrationHRIS ProficiencyCompliance KnowledgeSHRM-CP or PHR Certification

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationHR ComplianceEmployee RelationsOnboarding ProcessesTraining Program ManagementPolicy InterpretationConflict ResolutionHRIS ManagementLabor Law KnowledgeGlobal HR Considerations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational AbilityMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityAI-Enabled HR ToolsHR ChatbotsATS AI Features

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

FSO ExperienceCleared Government ContractorsEmployee Handbook ManagementMandatory Training Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently own the full range of day-to-day HR operations for the organization
Administer benefits, compliance, HRIS, employee relations, and onboarding
Provide support and guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution
Maintain and update the employee handbook and policy library
Create and manage onboarding and orientation processes for new hires
Track and manage mandatory training programs (anti-harassment, security awareness)
Maintain the integrity of employee records and compliance documentation
Support office-wide communication and coordination for HR-related announcements
Partner with leadership to implement company-wide initiatives as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience, comfortable owning the full HR function independently (no direct reports/team to lean on)
Solid knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and labor law, with good day-to-day judgment on employee relations and compliance matters
Proven, hands-on experience with benefits administration and 401(k) plan management
Strong proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems
Curiosity and working familiarity with AI-enabled HR tools (ATS AI features, HR chatbots, generative AI for HR content), with willingness to explore, use, and recommend these tools day-to-day
Some exposure to or interest in global/international HR considerations (remote or cross-border employees/contractors)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
Strong organizational and multitasking ability, comfortable being the sole HR practitioner in the organization
Preferred FSO experience or willingness to serve in an Alternate FSO capacity
Prior experience supporting cleared government contractors
SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Administer day-to-day employee benefits programs: health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness, and PTO (enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee questions)
Handle 401(k) administration including enrollment, employee support, plan compliance, and day-to-day vendor coordination
Partner with payroll/accounting to ensure accurate, on-time compensation delivery
Maintain working familiarity with international deployment compensation elements, such as hardship/danger pay, cost-of-living allowances (COLA), housing/subsistence allowances, and other uplifts, and support accurate administration of these for employees deployed or stationed internationally
Ensure day-to-day compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO), and maintain working familiarity with relevant international employment regulations for any global contractors or remote hires
Perform routine audits (I-9, personnel files, record retention) and follow through on corrective actions
Maintain accurate employee classification (W-2 vs. 1099, exempt vs. non-exempt), including classification nuances for international or cross-border workers/contractors
Support internal audits, legal reviews, and regulatory reporting (ACA, EEO-1)
Stay current on emerging compliance topics, including regulatory developments around AI use in employment decisions (e.g., EEOC guidance, state AI-in-hiring laws), and flag relevant risks to leadership as they come up
Maintain and administer the HRIS system (Paylocity) day-to-day: employee records, workflows, and dashboards
Generate routine reports and metrics for leadership: headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, and workforce planning data
Facilitate employee engagement surveys and help carry feedback into concrete improvements
Serve as Alternate Facility Security Officer, assisting with personnel clearance tracking and documentation