Human Resources Generalist JobRockville, MD
Why You’ll Love This Job
The Human Resource Generalist at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy is responsible for performing a wide range of HR-related duties, with a specific focus on payroll, recruiting, employee relations and culture. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll administration, benefits management, employee relations, recruitment, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, and compliance with employment laws.
EEO Statement
“Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy (DDGNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.”
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
“DDGNA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR.”
Responsibilities
- Administer payroll, ensuring timely and accurate processing, resolving payroll discrepancies, and maintaining payroll records in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
- Leads recruitment efforts for unit-level personnel, both full and part-time employees; conducts new-employee onboarding.
- Administer various human resource plans and procedures for organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.
- Participates in developing goals, objectives, and systems to support the unique needs of a gymnastics and youth sports environment.
- Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefits information to employees.
- Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing, with a focus on maintaining a positive culture in a sports-centric environment.
- Completes all verifications, background checks, reference checks, and clearances required to ensure compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements.
- Coordinates centralized hiring processes, including updating job descriptions, postings, and managing external job site postings.
- Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records and compiles reports, with a focus on accuracy and security.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with specific attention to the needs of the sports and youth-focused industry.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5 years of prior Human Resource experience required
- Strong payroll administration skills, with hands-on experience managing payroll for an organization.
- Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at a level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity
- Proficiency in utilizing payroll/HR software systems is essential.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, understandable messages to staff, coaches, and external partners.
- Familiarity with general employment laws, recruitment, and compliance.
Preferred Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, with 5+ years of experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar payroll certification is highly desired.
- Experience in the fitness, gymnastics, or youth sports/enrichment industry is a plus.
