Consumer Brands Association
Position Overview: The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, supporting the daily HR operations for a growing, collaborative organization. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role responsible for delivering a positive employee experience while strengthening foundational HR processes across onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR systems.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complex environments, building processes that make work easier for others, and serving as a supportive resource to employees at all levels. Working closely with the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist will play an important role in shaping and sustaining organizational culture, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping the organization scale effectively as it continues to grow.
Work Location This position is based in the DMV region and requires regular on‑site attendance Tuesday–Thursday at the Arlington, VA office. Remote or additional hybrid exceptions are not available.
HR Operations and Employee Support
Serve as the primary first point of contact for employee HR questions related to benefits, policies, leave, and general workplace matters
Support employee relations matters and elevate as appropriate
Maintain accurate, organized employee records and documentation
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Onboarding, Offboarding and Employee Lifecycle
Coordinate and administer onboarding and offboarding processes
Prepare employee documentation, system access coordination, and lifecycle records
Ensure a consistent, compliant employee experience across all stages of employment
HR Infrastructure, Process Improvement and Documentation
Support the cleanup, organization, and maintenance of HR files, systems, and documentation
Assist with updates to the employee handbook, HR policies, and internal SOPs
Contribute to process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Support organizational documentation such as org charts and internal HR workflows
Recruiting, Hiring and Administrative Support
Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple stakeholders
Conduct reference checks, background checks, and hiring documentation
Support offer letters, promotion letters, and employee correspondence
Maintain ATS records, candidate tracking, and dispositioning
HR Systems Support
Partner with payroll and benefits administrators on employee updates and changes
Support the evolution and optimization of internal operations and HR infrastructure
Maintain HRIS employee data and records
Culture and Leadership Support
Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and culture programs
Assist with performance review cycles and employee communications
Partner closely with HR leadership while taking initiative on tasks and priorities
Qualifications and Requirements Experience & Education
3–5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similarly broad HR role
Demonstrated hands‑on experience supporting core HR functions
Experience working in small to mid‑size organizations preferred
Experience supporting multi‑state employee populations a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization
High degree of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment
Strong time‑management and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple competing deadlines
Proactive, self‑directed work style with a high level of accountability and follow‑through
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
Process‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
Collaborative, approachable style with a strong employee‑service orientation
Sound problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and virtual collaboration tools
Working knowledge of HRIS and general HR systems
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complex environments, building processes that make work easier for others, and serving as a supportive resource to employees at all levels. Working closely with the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist will play an important role in shaping and sustaining organizational culture, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping the organization scale effectively as it continues to grow.
Work Location This position is based in the DMV region and requires regular on‑site attendance Tuesday–Thursday at the Arlington, VA office. Remote or additional hybrid exceptions are not available.
HR Operations and Employee Support
Serve as the primary first point of contact for employee HR questions related to benefits, policies, leave, and general workplace matters
Support employee relations matters and elevate as appropriate
Maintain accurate, organized employee records and documentation
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Onboarding, Offboarding and Employee Lifecycle
Coordinate and administer onboarding and offboarding processes
Prepare employee documentation, system access coordination, and lifecycle records
Ensure a consistent, compliant employee experience across all stages of employment
HR Infrastructure, Process Improvement and Documentation
Support the cleanup, organization, and maintenance of HR files, systems, and documentation
Assist with updates to the employee handbook, HR policies, and internal SOPs
Contribute to process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Support organizational documentation such as org charts and internal HR workflows
Recruiting, Hiring and Administrative Support
Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple stakeholders
Conduct reference checks, background checks, and hiring documentation
Support offer letters, promotion letters, and employee correspondence
Maintain ATS records, candidate tracking, and dispositioning
HR Systems Support
Partner with payroll and benefits administrators on employee updates and changes
Support the evolution and optimization of internal operations and HR infrastructure
Maintain HRIS employee data and records
Culture and Leadership Support
Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and culture programs
Assist with performance review cycles and employee communications
Partner closely with HR leadership while taking initiative on tasks and priorities
Qualifications and Requirements Experience & Education
3–5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similarly broad HR role
Demonstrated hands‑on experience supporting core HR functions
Experience working in small to mid‑size organizations preferred
Experience supporting multi‑state employee populations a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization
High degree of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment
Strong time‑management and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple competing deadlines
Proactive, self‑directed work style with a high level of accountability and follow‑through
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
Process‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
Collaborative, approachable style with a strong employee‑service orientation
Sound problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and virtual collaboration tools
Working knowledge of HRIS and general HR systems
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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