Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Title : Senior Human Resources Generalist

Date Reviewed : 09 / 25 / 2024

Position Reports To : Director of Human Resources

FLSA Designation : Exempt

Supervises Others : No

EEO Job Category : Professionals

Home Office Location : Tucson, AZ

Pay Range : DOE

Hybrid / Remote Option : Hybrid

FTE : 1.0

Position Summary

Since its inception in 2004, Geost has been committed to solving mission-critical space domain and ISR challenges for DOD, IC, and commercial customers.

Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments.

As we grow our operations in Tucson, AZ and Chantilly, VA, we remain dedicated to the collaborative and innovative culture that is the foundation of our business.

Geost is an operating unit of LightRidge Solutions.

Geost seeks an enthusiastic and highly capable Senior Human Resources Generalist to execute tactical and strategic Human Resources activities.

This role will successfully manage day-to-day operations as well as plan for involved HR projects. An ideal candidate will have a strong mix of both hard and soft skills to support the needs of our employees and the success of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance, interpretation of policy, and training to the organization for Human Resources matters.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement workforce strategies to meet organizational objectives, strengthen work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and encourage employee engagement.
• Document, update, and enforce HR processes and procedures for consistency and repeatability.
• Update and maintain files and systems to support ongoing company reporting requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on opportunities identified within the business to mitigate risk and support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the performance management process to ensure SMART goals are set and accountability is upheld.
• Identify workforce skill gaps and assist with training and development programs.
• Own pre-onboarding, onboarding, and post-hire activities.
• Co-lead ESG committee and support the development and execution of ESG initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring and retention initiatives.
• Liaise with Payroll to support accurate processing of pay related items.
• Lead administration of benefits and work with carriers to address issues.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for the HRIS system, ensuring the timely processing of employee changes and accuracy of employee records.
• Manage leave administration and provide appropriate communication to employees and management.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations, applicable employment laws, and legal requirements such as FMLA, COBRA, HIPPA, ADA, anti-harassment, etc.
• Prepare and submit mandated reports to governmental regulatory agencies.
• Assist with the planning and execution of tactical and strategic HR activities.
• Provide frontline support for HR issues and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Manage the Human Resources SharePoint page.
• Aid in the communication of new or updated policies and procedures as well as general business announcements.
• Coordinate and / or facilitate employee engagement activities, events, and other work-related functions.
• Support on-site work, as needed.
• Support off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.
• An active U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Clearance. Current SSBI is preferred.
• Seven or more years of Human Resources experience.
• Solid understanding of, and experience with, standard human resources processes, benefits and compensation, leave administration, and employment law compliance (FLSA, ADEA, EEO, ADA, FMLA etc.).
• Experience executing strategies and managing projects that promote a culture of superior customer service and exceptional employee engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of taking initiative to emplace and own best-in-class processes with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to guiding with compassion and humility.
• Ability to perform successfully as an individual contributor as well as in a team.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with an organized and methodical approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think and execute both tactically and strategically.
• Skillful in communicating and collaborating with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to managing detailed and confidential information appropriately.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
• Possess a growth mindset with a commitment to learning and refining one’s skillset.

Required Qualifications

• Prior work in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong experience with ADP.

Physical Requirements

A qualified candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue hardship.

• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials and / or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Geost reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to :

Health benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life with AD&D

Short term disability

Long term disability

Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)

Potential bonus

Geost is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Geost is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Pay Transparency : The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)