Senior HR Generalist, Second Front

• Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Senior HR Generalist to join our mission-driven team
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and multi-state HR compliance (experience with cleared environments or GovCon a plus)
• Previous experience driving and supporting performance management cycles that promote accountability, continuous feedback, and growth—partnering with managers to ensure clear goal-setting, timely reviews, and effective development conversations
• Confident handling sensitive employee issues with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; thrives in a remote-first, asynchronous environment
• Comfortable using modern HR platforms (Justworks, Ashby, Carta, Lattice)
• A self-starter with a people-first mindset and passion for building scalable HR practices

Desirable

• We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders
• This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector
• At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security
• You will be at the forefront of driving the people strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government
• If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you
• We’re looking for a Senior HR Generalist to help build and scale a best-in-class employee experience at 2F
• This role will serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers across the company, driving core HR processes such as onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance
• You’ll also help ensure our HR practices align with federal contracting requirements, remote workforce needs, and our high-performance culture
• This role reports to the Director of People & Talent and partners closely with Recruiting, Finance, Security, and Department Leads
• Own and improve onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and leave processes across the org
• Serve as a resource for managers and employees on topics like performance, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employee engagement
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Finance to operationalize geofenced hiring strategies across designated hub locations, ensuring alignment with workforce planning goals
• Maintain and evolve compensation bands based on geography, working with external benchmarking tools and internal equity considerations
• Ensure HR practices are compliant with employment laws, federal contract standards (e.g., NISPOM, FCL), and multi-state requirements
• Conduct investigations, facilitate resolution of employee concerns, and support a fair and inclusive workplace
• Build and run performance management system and cycles, track feedback trends, and support manager development efforts
• Maintain accurate records in HR systems (Justworks, Ashby, Carta, etc.), support audits, and assist with benefits administration
• Support People initiatives like engagement surveys, recognition programs, and internal communications