Human Resources Generalist

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. 

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 180 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. 

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. 

ITA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the team at ITA's Headquarters in Newport News, VA.  This is a hybrid position.  

Responsibilities

The human resource generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR and Talent Management leaders in supporting employees in various geographic regions and overseas. This position carries out a wide range of HR responsibilities, but specializes in the following functional areas: benefits administration, training, on-boarding, employment law compliance and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and senior management. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, solving complex problems, and seeking assistance and development when needed.

• Coordinate daily benefits processing to include insurance enrollments, COBRA notification, terminations, changes, and 401k plan administration transactions.
• Support payroll processing (ADP and Deltek Costpoint), including; updates to employee files, time cards, bonus/incentive pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, and benefit changes
• Provide benefit vendor invoice reconciliation and coordination with Accounts Payable, supporting resolution of complex escalated issues.
• Administer leave management procedures, coordinating documentation and compliance with FMLA, USERRA, sick pay policies and state-specific leave requirements.
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, compensation, conduct and capability, and other employee-relations matters
• Maintain employee benefit and personnel files and records in electronic and paper form
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to the development of policies
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and employees regarding performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist HR team with employee onboarding, to include training & development
• Assist in the communication, design, and distribution of annual open enrollment materials for employees
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations (e.g., EEOC, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and DOL regulations) as they pertain to government contracting and labor laws.
• Complete special projects in preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends for HR metrics and EEO reporting; conducting research if needed
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in the HR field
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed
• Experience with HR and payroll administration practices
• Experience with benefit administration
• Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
• Organized and efficient in daily tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience with ADP
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint
• Previous experience working for a Government Contractor
• 2-5 years of experience in benefit administration, to include invoice reconciliation and vendor relationship

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA international is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.