People and Culture Associate

Title: People & Culture Associate

Location: Reston, Virginia

Department: Human Resources

Job Description:

 

Description

 

 

Title: P&C Associate 
Location: Reston, VA (Remote but must be local)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel: 0-20%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate, People & Culture to support the daily operations of our HR function. As part of a small but mighty People & Culture team, this individual will play a key role across multiple HR disciplines—including onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and talent development—ensuring smooth processes and a positive employee experience. This position will work onsite in Reston, VA with flexibility for remote work and periodic in-office responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Benefits, Reporting & Compliance

• Administer employee benefit programs, including processing enrollments, changes, and terminations for health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Reconcile benefits data to ensure alignment with carrier records/invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage employee leave requests in compliance with policies and labor laws.
• Support annual open enrollment events by scheduling education sessions, preparing materials, and collecting data for benefit recommendations.
• Compile and submit federal and state reporting (e.g., EEO, AAP, ACA) and support ad hoc reporting needs.

Onboarding

• Collect and review new hire documentation for compliance and completion.
• Coordinate and deliver monthly orientation sessions in partnership with corporate departments to onboard new employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits communication to new hires, including packet preparation and vendor coordination.

Employment Records & Support

• Respond to employment verification requests in accordance with legal/privacy standards.
• Prepare offboarding documentation and benefits communications for separating employees.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, agreements, promotions, and compliance documentation.
• Manage internal resources such as the job description library, employee handbook, and other HR documentation.

Talent Management & Development

• Support planning and execution of talent development initiatives, including communications, scheduling, tracking, and logistics.
• Assist in preparing and delivering performance management programs, providing system support, sending reminders, and collecting feedback.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a corporate environment, with at least 3 years in a human resources role.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines such as onboarding, compliance, benefits, and learning and development.
• Strong organizational and task-tracking skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.

Salary: Up to $80,000K / a year based on experience

 

RIVA Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.