Human Resource Generalist III

Title: HR Generalist III

Location : Ashburn, VA (In office Monday- Thursday, Remote Friday)

POSITION SUMMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist III is responsible for supporting key human resources processes, and procedures while providing comprehensive operational and administrative support to a fast-paced HR team within a growing and scaling organization. This role oversees critical employee lifecycle activities; onboarding and offboarding, HRIS data management, capturing and documenting personnel changes, and benefits assistance, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and positive employee experience. This is a very visible role in the organization and pivotal to the new hire experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Initiates, coordinates, and tracks weekly onboarding activities following handoff from Talent Acquisition, including HRIS onboarding, welcome communications, responding to new hire inquiries, and providing first-day information.
• Serves as the first point of contact and welcoming entity after offer acceptance and facilitates and supports new hire orientation programs to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Completes Form I-9 requirements, verifies supporting documentation, and maintains compliant I-9 records.
• Processes E-Verify submissions and ensures timely completion of employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Initiates and monitors pre-employment background checks and drug screenings through third-party vendors.
• Maintains and administers the active contractor roster, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Creates, maintains, makes requested changes and audits employee records within the HRIS (Paycor) to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Processes employment verification requests in a timely and confidential manner.
• Partners closely with Payroll to provide accurate employee data, including signing bonuses, vehicle stipends, and administration of the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Processes and documents employee status changes through Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), ensuring appropriate approvals, accuracy, and audit compliance.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of HRIS data fields, organizational structures, and system workflows, and applies this knowledge to support onboarding, employee changes, payroll processing, and reporting accuracy.
• Assists with Performance Management and coaching leaders on best practices
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned to support the Human Resources function.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4-6 years’ experience in human resources with a focus on onboarding and HRIS data integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer Skills:
• Experience with Paycor and ADP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Certificates and Licenses:

• No certificates or licenses required for this position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities for this position

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits To Joining Our Team CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Benefits -  (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.