Human Resources Generalist

Description:

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Job Description

The HR Generalist will work closely with the HR Team to apply core HR principles in support of employees across the organization. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to build a strong foundation in human resources while contributing to a mission-driven environment. The HR Generalist will assist in executing HR functions such as onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee engagement.

Specific Job Activities

• Provide friendly and responsive support to employees and managers
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with interpreting and applying company policies and procedures
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities
• Respond to employee questions and help resolve concerns
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
• Help coordinate employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate data entry and coordination
• Assist with internal investigations and conflict resolution under supervision
• Communicate HR policy and benefit updates to employees
• Contribute to HR compliance and administrative tasks
• Participate in HR projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 0–2 years of HR experience (internships or part-time roles welcome)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS systems is a plus
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

Preferred (Not Required)

• Exposure to HRIS or ERP systems
• Knowledge of basic employment laws and HR best practices
• Interest in working in a government contracting or defense-related environment

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.