Human Resources Generalist
Location: Mclean, VA (Hybrid)
Division: Management
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: VP of HR
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Employee Relations & Manager Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and workplace issues
- Support investigations, performance improvement processes, and corrective actions in partnership with HR leadership
- Coach managers on performance management, documentation, and employee engagement practices
HR Operations & Compliance
- Administer and interpret HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
- Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements (including SOX-related controls, where applicable)
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HR systems
Talent & Workforce Support
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer letters, background checks, and new hire coordination
- Support promotions, transfers, job changes, and organizational updates
Performance Management & Engagement
- Support performance review cycles, goal-setting processes, and ongoing feedback practices
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives, communications, and training coordination
Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement
- Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Finance to support employee lifecycle changes
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and employee experience
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives supporting organizational growth and operational maturity
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices
- Experience supporting multi-state employee populations
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently
- High degree of discretion and professionalism
- Experience in a publicly traded, high-growth, or regulated environment preferred
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.