Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist Location: Ashburn, VA (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Since 1996, C2 Essentials has provided Human Capital Management services, specializing in supporting federal contractors. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Generalist who understands employment law, exercises good judgment, and enjoys solving real workplace issues.

C2 uses modern technology, automation, and AI to streamline routine administrative work, allowing our HR professionals to focus on employee relations, employment law, problem-solving, and client support.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to clients
• Advise on employee relations and performance management
• Apply federal and state employment laws to workplace situations
• Handle disciplinary actions, terminations, employee complaints, and workplace investigations
• Research employment-law and HR questions and provide clear, practical guidance
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, handbooks, and employee communications
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation
• Navigate multi-state employment requirements
• Manage multiple client issues and priorities simultaneously
• Use technology, automation, and AI to improve efficiency
• Take ownership of issues and follow them through resolution Qualifications
• 4–7 years of hands-on HR Generalist experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Hands-on employee relations and performance management experience
• Experience with disciplinary actions, terminations, complaints, and investigations
• Strong research, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with employees, managers, and business leaders
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable learning and using new technology and AI tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, on-site environment Preferred
• Multi-state HR experience
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification Who Succeeds at C2 C2 is a hands-on environment. Our work moves quickly, priorities can change, and our professionals are expected to think, research, solve problems, communicate directly, and take ownership through resolution. C2 Essentials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.