Pathways to Housing DC
Human Resource Generalist
Pathways to Housing DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Pathways to Housing DC (Pathways DC) is a nationally recognized, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness for individuals with serious mental illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and/or chronic health conditions in the Nation's Capital. As a pioneer of the Housing First model, we provide housing and support services without preconditions-ensuring individuals receive care with dignity and respect.
We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist with strong recruitment experience and a passion for inclusive hiring practices to join our HR team. This role will support the full spectrum of HR functions-with a primary focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
This position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. Business needs may require up to four days per week in-office.
Pathways DC is proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, transgender and non-binary people, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Areas Responsibilities
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers for a wide range of roles, with an emphasis on equitable hiring practices. Partner with hiring managers to develop effective job descriptions, hiring strategies, and interview processes aligned with organizational values. Manage recruitment pipelines using ATS and HRIS tools (ADP Workforce Now), ensuring consistent and responsive candidate experiences. Build and maintain strong candidate pools for high-priority and hard-to-fill roles. Represent Pathways DC at job fairs and community hiring events to promote our mission and attract top talent. Onboarding & Employee Experience
Design and deliver a welcoming, informative onboarding program tailored to organizational values and team-specific needs. Facilitate new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, and orientation logistics. Collaborate with IT to ensure timely setup of technology, systems access, and equipment for new hires. Partner with the Director of Training to align onboarding content with agency-wide learning objectives and training schedules. Serve as a dedicated resource for new employees to promote engagement and retention during their early tenure. Employee Relations
Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for employee questions , concerns, and conflict resolution, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. Support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives. Assist in the preparation and administration of employee communications and documentation, including offer letters, personnel action forms, disciplinary notices, and performance improvement plans. Help identify and address trends in workplace satisfaction and retention, and escalate complex issues to HR leadership as appropriate. Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies, procedures, and training related to employee relations. HR Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and physical files. Ensure compliance with federal, DC, and Maryland employment laws and internal policies. Manage employee leave processes (FMLA, DCFMLA, ADA, LOA, etc.) and workplace accommodations. Support internal audits, compliance reporting, and certification tracking. HR Projects & Initiatives
Contribute to cross-departmental HR initiatives including DEI programming, employee surveys, and process improvement projects. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 4+ years of HR Generalist experience, with demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting. In-depth understanding of federal, DC, and Maryland employment regulations. Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
SHRM-CP or PHR certification Prior experience in nonprofit or healthcare settings is a plus.
We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist with strong recruitment experience and a passion for inclusive hiring practices to join our HR team. This role will support the full spectrum of HR functions-with a primary focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
This position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. Business needs may require up to four days per week in-office.
Pathways DC is proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, transgender and non-binary people, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Areas Responsibilities
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers for a wide range of roles, with an emphasis on equitable hiring practices. Partner with hiring managers to develop effective job descriptions, hiring strategies, and interview processes aligned with organizational values. Manage recruitment pipelines using ATS and HRIS tools (ADP Workforce Now), ensuring consistent and responsive candidate experiences. Build and maintain strong candidate pools for high-priority and hard-to-fill roles. Represent Pathways DC at job fairs and community hiring events to promote our mission and attract top talent. Onboarding & Employee Experience
Design and deliver a welcoming, informative onboarding program tailored to organizational values and team-specific needs. Facilitate new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, and orientation logistics. Collaborate with IT to ensure timely setup of technology, systems access, and equipment for new hires. Partner with the Director of Training to align onboarding content with agency-wide learning objectives and training schedules. Serve as a dedicated resource for new employees to promote engagement and retention during their early tenure. Employee Relations
Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for employee questions , concerns, and conflict resolution, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. Support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives. Assist in the preparation and administration of employee communications and documentation, including offer letters, personnel action forms, disciplinary notices, and performance improvement plans. Help identify and address trends in workplace satisfaction and retention, and escalate complex issues to HR leadership as appropriate. Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies, procedures, and training related to employee relations. HR Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and physical files. Ensure compliance with federal, DC, and Maryland employment laws and internal policies. Manage employee leave processes (FMLA, DCFMLA, ADA, LOA, etc.) and workplace accommodations. Support internal audits, compliance reporting, and certification tracking. HR Projects & Initiatives
Contribute to cross-departmental HR initiatives including DEI programming, employee surveys, and process improvement projects. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 4+ years of HR Generalist experience, with demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting. In-depth understanding of federal, DC, and Maryland employment regulations. Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
SHRM-CP or PHR certification Prior experience in nonprofit or healthcare settings is a plus.