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Senior HR Generalist
Seekr
Reston2d ago
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- Senior
About the role
<h3><strong>About the role</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Senior HR Generalist is a high-breadth, execution-oriented role that sits within the HRBP team at the intersection of people programs, employee relations, and cross-functional talent enablement. </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are a 130-person (and growing) tech organization headquartered in Reston, VA, projected to reach 200 employees by end of 2026. As the organization scales rapidly — with significant headcount growth planned across multiple functions — this person will play a critical role in ensuring new hires across the company reach full productivity quickly, that our people programs are coordinated and running reliably, and that managers feel supported on the full spectrum of employee relations matters.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This role has a clear growth path toward Senior People & Culture Consultant or HRBP, depending on your strengths, interests, and business needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<h3><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW142817115 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142817115 BCX0">Key responsibilities</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW142817115 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":340,"335559739":120,"335572079":8,"335572080":4,"335572081":9383243,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></span></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">People & Culture initiatives — project management (40%)</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Own the OKR rollout coordination within Lattice: develop and manage the rollout timeline, draft and distribute communications to managers and ICs, and maintain tracking to ensure adoption milestones are met</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Support the semi-annual performance management cycle end-to-end, coordinating timelines, stakeholder communications, completion tracking, and escalations across the organization</span></li>
<li>Project manage the company-wide career ladder and job description initiative in close partnership with the Director, HRBP and internal stakeholders: maintain the project plan, schedule and facilitate stakeholder sessions, manage document versions, track open items, and keep deliverables on timeline</li>
<li>Coordinate with function leaders to ensure every employee has an accurate, consistently titled, and up-to-date job description as career ladders are finalized</li>
<li>Maintain a live project tracker and status dashboard across all active P&C initiatives; surface blockers proactively and prepare concise updates for the Director, HRBP</li>
<li>Synthesize themes from performance and employee engagement platform data (Lattice) and deliver regular findings reports to the People & Culture leadership team<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Talent enablement (40%)</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the cross-functional liaison between the Employee Experience team and functional front-line leaders, identifying the need for tailored onboarding content and coordinating bespoke solutions to reduce time-to-productivity for new hires across the organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with functional leaders to surface team-specific onboarding needs — facilitating content creation through the leaders themselves rather than building from scratch — and ensure new hire experiences go meaningfully deeper than general orientation</span></li>
<li>Define, track, and report on new hire onboarding metrics (including time-to-productivity indicators) in coordination with the Employee Experience Manager; support new hire buddy program coordination and OKR development within the first 30 days</li>
<li>Coach managers and ICs on the consistent use of Lattice for 1:1 meeting tracking, performance documentation, and ongoing feedback — helping them understand how building a richer record in the tool strengthens future performance conversations and write-ups</li>
<li>Coordinate the new people manager L&D initiative: identify and curate relevant development paths from existing vendor offerings, manage program logistics (invitations, scheduling, completion tracking), and ensure newly promoted managers are enrolled at the time of promotion — in coordination with HR Ops on any HRIS automation</li>
<li>Support team dynamics, communication norms, and cultural onboarding for employees as the organization expands internationally, serving as a resource for managers navigating cross-cultural team integration<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Employee relations (20%)</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Guide front-line managers through difficult employee conversations and Performance Improvement Plan administration end-to-end: drafting, documentation, follow-through, and outcome tracking</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Conduct and/or support investigations using established processes as needed, in partnership with the Director, HRBP</span></li>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for FMLA and ADA interactive process inquiries from employees and managers; coordinate from eligibility determination through return-to-work, including all required documentation, leave tracking, and communication with payroll</li>
<li>Support the full termination process including documentation and checklist completion; serve as point of contact for separated employees through the offboarding window and partner with the Director, HRBP on severance agreement preparation, review, and execution</li>
<li>Conduct exit interviews for voluntary separations across front-line manager and IC populations; synthesize themes and deliver regular findings to the People & Culture leadership team</li>
<li>Support L&D tool utilization for mandatory training programs: track completion, manage renewal calendars, and escalate gaps to leadership as needed<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW29982397 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29982397 BCX0">Qualifications</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW29982397 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":340,"335559739":120,"335572079":8,"335572080":4,"335572081":9383243,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></span></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Required</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple concurrent, sensitive, time-bound workstreams without things falling through the cracks</span></li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication, including effective use of both email and Slack; able to draft clear, audience-appropriate communications for manager and IC populations</li>
<li>Sound judgment and discretion on sensitive matters</li>
<li>Experience leveraging AI effectively to optimize work output</li>
<li>Within the last 7 years, 5+ years of relevant experience demonstrating: progressive ER ownership including FMLA/ADA administration and PIP management; change management and HR program coordination or project management (onboarding, training, compliance, or similar) — able to build a program, document it, and run it reliably</li>
<li>Experience supporting termination processes, including working alongside severance documentation</li>
<li>Solid working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and FLSA</li>
<li>Comfort with data: building trackers, pulling HRIS reports, and presenting metrics to leadership</li>
<li>Familiarity with performance management platforms (Lattice, CultureAmp, or similar)<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Preferred</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Prior HR experience in a technology company or high-growth environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Notion, or similar)</span></li>
<li>Exposure to job architecture, leveling frameworks, or compensation tools (Pave experience a plus)</li>
<li>PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification</li>
<li>International HR or ER experience, particularly in the UK<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Company Benefits:</strong></p>
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<div><strong>Equity Ownership</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.</div>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Time Off That Respects Real Life </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">– Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<div><strong>Work Your Way</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX.</div>
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<div><strong>Competitive Total Rewards</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.</div>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">401(k) with Company Match</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Comprehensive Health & Wellness</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Unlimited Vacation
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
- Equity Compensation
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