The HR Generalist provides day-to-day support across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee relations. This role serves as a first point of contact for employees while supporting organizational initiatives.
Who Are We?
DSPolitical pioneers the best integration of data and technology to persuade audiences and deliver wins for Democratic and progressive candidates, causes, and issues with the most efficient and effective digital advertising campaigns in politics and issue advocacy.
DSPolitical doesn’t just offer solutions -- we create them. Our award-winning team works hand-in-hand to develop and deploy leading-edge solutions, uniquely crafted to reach the audiences our clients need to be successful in both the public affairs, corporate communications, and political arenas.
DSPolitical works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we’re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
DSPolitical is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.
We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
- Administer onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
- Provide support for performance management systems and review cycles.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, or HR policies.
- Draft and update job descriptions in collaboration with managers.
- Assist with developing HR communications and policy updates.
- Support benefits administration, including enrollment, terminations, and employee questions.
- Conduct exit interviews and assist with turnover tracking.
- Monitor HR compliance and assist with reporting requirements.
- Participate in HR projects such as engagement surveys or DEI initiatives.
- Support the HR team with HRIS data entry and reporting.
- Collaborate with managers on employee relations matters, escalating as appropriate.
- Review and submit accurate expense reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience, preferred.
- 2–3 years of HR experience preferred.
- Familiarity with recruiting, onboarding, and HR compliance practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
DSPolitical is proud to offer the following:
- Annual base salary range of $55,000 - $60,000 depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education, and location.
- Open leave (paid time off)
- Paid Leave for new parents
- Health insurance (including dental and vision)
- Flex Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with company matching
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more!
Office Hours
This position is based in Washington, DC and follows a hybrid work model, with 2–3 days per week in the office. Work hours are consistently 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.
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What We Do
DSPolitical brings together the best data-driven targeting science with a multi-layered advertising strategy to help your campaign find the exact right people online every time. With the richness of television and the targeting ability of direct mail, your online advertising campaign will make a real impact on election day.
