Human Resources Specialist (FSD) - Fairfax, VA

The FSD Human Resources Administrator Specialist supports the Human Resources Manager with various administrative functions within Human Resources and performs duties related to the operations of the Federal Services Division. 

• →Assist with e-Hub resets and issues.
• →Complete monthly reports.
• →Review employee files to respond to inquiries and provide information to authorized personnel. 
• →Corresponds with the Marketing Department to provide client and officer updates, awards, birthdays, training schedules (etc) to be included in the Walden Report.
• →Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
• →Keeps records related to employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason;
• →Administers pre-employment background checks, and pre- and post-employment documentation;
• →Provides Walden Security benefits information and assists with completing the necessary forms to enroll and cancel benefits.
• →Updates employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
• →Creates and enters new employee personnel information into the HRIS. 
• →Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation.
• →Participates in company Quality Assurance initiatives, including record-keeping, training, and auditing. 
• →Assists with the coordination and scheduling of new hires
• →Answers DOL unemployment inquiries and completes verification of employment requests for employees.
• →Partners with FSD Intermediate Supervisors and Contract Managers to identify hiring needs;
• →Maintains applicant flow and sourcing methods; sources hourly candidates for the contract Operations, including placing advertisements, attending career fairs, directing sourcing, and job posting both internally and externally;
• →Sources qualified hourly candidates through the Applicant Tracking System and available resources;
• →Collect required applicant documentation and applicant packet;
• →Informs applicants of the hiring process, including medical exam, drug screens, etc.;
• →Can inform applicants of benefits offered, such as life, health, dental, and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance. 
• →Performs a variety of tasks unique to each specific government account. 
• →Builds a professional relationship with customers, employees, and staff.
• →Other duties may be assigned by the Human Resources Manager. 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The HR Specialist reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, other employees of the organization, and the general public. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations using the English language. 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with accuracy.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

To perform this job successfully, the HR Specialist should possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint and should have working knowledge of applicant tracking systems; Human Resources systems; internet programs; order processing systems; and Security Management System (SMS).

Current/valid state driver’s license

Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to travel on a limited basis (less than 10%).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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