HR Generalist

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Administer semi-monthly multi-state payroll and employee benefits for approximately 200 employees. Manage benefits enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment, leave programs, onboarding, offboarding, confidential records, HR reports, and policy updates. Serve as a resource for benefits questions and support payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is a nonprofit public interest law firm that fights for the rights of ordinary Americans.  We win court cases that others said were impossible, and we couldn't do it without a team that keeps the organization firing on all cylinders behind the scenes. Whether someone is litigating before the Supreme Court or processing payroll, every member of the IJ team plays a vital role in our mission to secure the constitutional rights of all Americans.
IJ's administrative team makes sure every department has what it needs to focus on the fight for liberty and fulfill our mission. We're looking for an HR Generalist to join that team, with a focus on benefits administration and payroll, supporting close to 200 employees across multiple states.
Responsibilities:
  • Process semi-monthly payroll using ADP, including managing state tax registrations, withholding, and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Administer employee health and benefit plans — enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations
  • Serve as a go-to resource for staff benefits questions, escalating complex compliance matters as needed
  • Support IJ's annual open enrollment process, from staff communications to enrollment logistics
  • Help administer leave programs, including FMLA and state-specific leave laws
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain accurate, confidential employee records
  • Assist in reviewing and communicating HR policies to keep pace with changing employment law
  • Run payroll and benefits reports for Finance and HR leadership
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years focused on payroll and benefits administration
  • Experience with an HRIS/payroll system — ADP experience strongly preferred
  • Comfort with multi-state payroll compliance
  • Impeccable attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll calculations, benefits data, and compliance deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential information
  • Familiarity with ERISA and benefits plan administration is a plus
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus
Benefits:
  • Hybrid work schedule with one remote day a week for first 90-days, with the possibility to increase to two remote days thereafter
  • Opportunity to work remotely for four weeks a year, with manager approval
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
  • Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
  • HSA employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matches
  • Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
  • Generous PTO package
To Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.
The salary range for the HR Generalist position is $80,000-$100,000. 

Skills Required

  • 5-7 years of HR experience
  • At least 3 years focused on payroll and benefits administration
  • Experience with an HRIS or payroll system
  • Comfort with multi-state payroll compliance
  • Impeccable attention to detail, particularly with payroll calculations, benefits data, and compliance deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential information
  • ADP experience
  • Familiarity with ERISA and benefits plan administration
  • PHR certification
  • SHRM-CP certification
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
157 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

The Institute for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to ending government abuses of power and securing constitutional rights for all Americans.

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