Human Resources Generalist

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

The selected candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an on-site introductory period (up to 4 months).

NOVEC is unable to provide work authorization or sponsorship for this position.

OVERVIEW:

Supports the HR Operations department's goals by ensuring integrity, responsiveness, and value-added services for all employees. Performs a wide range of Human Resource-related duties at a professional level with a focus on HR administration, compliance, policies and procedures, employee and labor relations, and onboarding, budgeting, HR data analytics, and compensation management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, and managers, ensuring that HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and aligned with organizational goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

HR Administration and Compliance:

- Maintains employee records in HRIS and ensures data accuracy/integrity

- Ensures policies and process compliance with federal, state, and local labor law

- Assist with audits, reports, and HR data analytics

- Collects and compiles budget data to assist in the development of labor, staffing, and departmental budgets and tracks on an ongoing basis

- Recognizes and maintains respectful confidentiality and integrity of sensitive human resources information and records

- Maintains affirmative action program, files EEO-1 report annually, maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations

- Creates forms in Word, Acrobat, Excel that can stand alone or be integrated into an HRIS document management system

Policies and Procedures:

- Assists in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures

- Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures

Employee Relations:

- Serve as a trusted resource for employee inquiries and concerns

- Assist in resolving employee relations issues and workplace conflicts

- Support disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans

Onboarding:

- Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs

Compensation Management:

- Support payroll processes, compensation reviews, and compensation projects

Performs other related duties as required or assigned for the effective operation of the department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required

- 3+ years of Generalist experience in an organization with at least 200 people is required

- SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

- Experience in a union environment is highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and VA State employment laws

- Interpersonal and Emotional Intelligence – skills in empathy, relationship management, conflict resolution, and team collaboration fostering trust and engagement within the workforce

- Communication Skills – strong verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication, along with active listening is essential for interacting with employees, managers, and leadership effectively

- High level of confidentiality and professionalism

- Organizational Skills and Project Management – managing multiple HR projects, coordinating initiatives, and maintaining accurate records are critical for departmental efficiency

- Proficiency using an HRIS

- Adaptability and Proactivity – must be able to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing business needs, and proactively implement HR solutions

- MS Office with high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive salary and Incentive plan

Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.

Survivor and Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%

Life insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave

Educational Assistance

Annual Company Events

If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.