As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, NAHB is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our people help serve, promote and support the home building industry through aggressive legislative action, policy development, legal services, economic forecasting and analysis, education and more.

At NAHB, we know that our people are our most valuable resource. We go to great lengths to attract and retain proven professionals, and to develop quality leadership for our future. NAHB proudly supports its staff through:

• Competitive benefits
• State-of-the-art technology
• Promoting from within
• Recognizing organizational commitment and tenure
• Rewarding excellence

If you want to contribute to every American’s dream of homeownership, and you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, check our employment opportunities below to see if there is a position that matches your skills and experience.
If you are interested in career opportunities with NAHB’s affiliates and subsidiaries, visit HBI and the Home Innovation Research Labs for further details. NAHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior HR Generalist
Group: Human Resources
NAHB is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a mission-driven environment to join its Human Resources team. This role will manage key HR functions, including employee benefits, recruitment and compliance processes. The Senior HR Generalist will lead open enrollment, support full-cycle hiring, ensure HRIS accuracy, and collaborate on payroll and benefits reconciliation. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple areas of HR — benefits administration, recruitment and HR project work — and is ideal for someone who brings a solid generalist foundation, strong initiative and a proactive mindset.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP is a plus)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• A strong generalist background with broad exposure in the HR function
• Ability to manage competing priorities, demonstrate follow-through, and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Experience working in a mission-driven or service-oriented workplace is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct benefits administration and recruiting responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of employment and benefits compliance (COBRA, ACA, FMLA, LOA, etc.)
• Must be able to telework (three days in person, two days remote)

• Oversee employee benefits programs for 200+ employees, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life, disability and wellness offerings
• Lead open enrollment, coordinate with benefit vendors, and support employees with questions and enrollment guidance
• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews on an ongoing basis
• Maintain up-to-date benefit information in the HRIS, and support audits and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal and local employment and benefits regulations
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll and benefit deduction reconciliation
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, improve processes, and support department goals
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding (including COBRA) and general HR operations