ECS is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to work in our Fairfax, VA (hybrid) office.
The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports complex employee and manager inquiries requiring policy interpretation, compliance review, and independent issue resolution. This role applies sound HR judgment, ensures consistent policy application, mitigates risk, and partners with HR leadership, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Employee & Manager Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated and complex HR inquiries.
- Interpret and apply company policies consistently and in alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Provide guidance on HR system matters.
- Processes paperwork for functional area(s) according to established procedures
- Document and track cases to ensure timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.
Employee Relations & Performance Support
- Conduct intake and initial assessment of employee relations concerns.
- Provide guidance on performance management and corrective actions.
- Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees.
- Review involuntary separations for compliance, documentation sufficiency, and risk mitigation.
- Escalate high-risk matters to HR Business Partner and Legal as appropriate.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Support audits, investigations, and documentation reviews.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with employment laws and company standards.
Separation & Workforce Administration
- Review separation documentation for accuracy and policy alignment.
- Ensure compliance with final pay requirements and benefits notifications.
- Coordinate with Payroll and IT to support timely processing and system access termination.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to identify trends and recurring workforce issues.
- Contribute to reporting and workforce metrics analysis.
- Support process improvements and development of HR resources, templates, and guidance materials.
Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience at the HR Generalist level or above.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
- Experience supporting employee relations and performance matters.
- Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).
- Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience at the HR Generalist level or above
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience supporting employee relations and performance matters
- Experience with HRIS platforms; ADP preferred
- Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
