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As the HR Generalist you will play a pivotal role in fostering a productive and positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, business leaders, employees, and key stakeholders. Your primary focus will be aligning HR strategies with business objectives, effectively leveraging your expertise to advise managers/leaders and implement initiatives that support the overarching ICF strategy.

This role will be based in the Washington DC area as a hybrid position assigned to ICF’s Reston, VA headquarters office. 

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide guidance on a range of HR matters, including but not limited to employee relations, performance management, talent management, and organizational development.

+ Collaborate with corporate compensation partners to facilitate compensation activities, ensuring alignment with market standards and strategic objectives. Provide guidance and counsel to managers on compensation planning.

+ Utilize data analytics to inform strategies and decision-making processes. Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

+ Lead conversations with employees to support their learning and development goals. Provide guidance and resources to help employees enhance their skills and capabilities.

+ Serve as a coach and advisor to support the development of people managers. Provide guidance on HR programs and initiatives to enhance leadership capabilities and foster employee growth and development.

+ Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance management. Develop and recommend resolution strategies to address specific ER issues and promote a positive work environment.

+ Manage the performance review cycle and communication process. Provide support and guidance to managers and employees throughout the review process. Develop and deliver HR-related content, resources, and training materials to address the evolving needs of the business. Create tools and resources to support managers and employees in navigating HR processes and initiatives effectively.

+ Maintain comprehensive knowledge of legal/regulatory federal and state requirements. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks and promoting fair and consistent employee management practices.

+ Integrate HR priorities with business objectives and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders. Ensure effective communication and implementation of HR programs.

+ Serve as a trusted HR partner to multiple leaders/managers and their respective organizations, delivering high-quality HR services and support tailored to their unique needs.

+ Promote ICF's Core Values through HR programs and practices, model personal integrity, drive the importance of ethics and compliance throughout the business, and address related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or related discipline, (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).

+ 2+ years of experience in assisting managers with talent management, addressing organizational and employee development issues, and resolving complex employee relations issues.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

+ PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP or SCP certification.

+ Facilitation of leadership development programs.

+ Experienced in assessment tools, and comfortable in debriefing assessment profiles at the individual and work group levels.

+ Experience using Workday.

+ Proven ability to successfully support, coach, and influence internal clients to include with clients in varying geographic locations, both domestic and international.

+ Strong efficiency with data analytics – compiling data, understanding the data and telling the story via creating data visuals in tools such as Microsoft Office.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of HR practices and disciplines, including talent management, compensation, performance management, employee/career development and general support in a broad-based HR generalist role.

+ Solid experience in HR project management, program implementation and training delivery.

+ Demonstrated expertise in supporting a large, complex, multi-location organization while working with managers across various offices.

+ Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Professional Skills:

+ High-level of proficiency in problem solving skills/critical thinking with the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed - with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.

+ Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to drive change

+ Proven ability as an effective team member on virtual teams and ability to successfully support, coach, and influence remote clients.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as required.

+ Team player with the ability to work in a high demand, fast-paced environment with diverse, geographically dispersed clients.

+ Sound business ethics and judgment, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

+ Outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

+ Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational/company procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for our clients.

+ Ability to remain tactful, measured, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

+ Exceptional collaboration skills.

+ Flexible, adaptable, agile, and resilient; ability to work in ambiguous situations

+ Ability to manage a large number of diverse assignments and deliverables for varying clients

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  [email protected]  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

**Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$66,730.00 - $113,440.00

Reston, VA (VA30)