As a Senior HR Generalist, you'll enhance employee experiences through onboarding, performance management, compliance, and employee relations while ensuring alignment with federal contracting requirements.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Senior HR Generalist to join our mission-driven team. 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.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
Skills You’ll Bring to Our 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a defense tech, SaaS, or GovCon startup.
- Familiarity with security clearance processes, EEO/AA/OFCCP requirements, or federal contract labor standards.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification a plus.
Perks & Benefits
This role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.
We offer you:
Competitive Salary
100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
401(k) + 3% company contribution
Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
Equity incentive plan
Tech + office supplies stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
Parental leave
Work from anywhere
Referral Bonus
Visit our careers page to learn more.
Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at [email protected].
WHO WE ARE
At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.
Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.
Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com
ONE LAST THING…
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you ready to join our team?
To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form.
This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
STATE NOTICES
Colorado:
In accordance with Colorado law, applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from any uploaded documents.
Maryland:
UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
Top Skills
Ashby
Carta
Justworks
Lattice
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