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Senior Human Resources Generalist (Active Top Secret Clearance Required) Location: Fairfax, VA (Onsite) 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: Benefits administration & open enrollment 401(k) plan management (testing, audits, filings) Employee relations, investigations, and performance management 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