Job Description
Job Description
Federal Government Agency has a 1-year contract need for HR Specialists to provide support, 40 hours per week. This role will report on site, and the Agency is close to the Federal Center SW metro stop. Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:30 PM, plus paid federal holidays and sick leave. Must be a US Citizen and able to pass federal background check.
Duties include:
•Providing recruitment and hiring support; ensures that position descriptions accurately reflect requirements, participates in applicant pre-screens and interviews, assists managers in staffing decisions, and prepares paperwork (selection, hiring, staffing, etc.) for review and approval.
•Participating in related recruiting activities (e.g., attending in-person and virtual job fairs, campus events, etc.).
•Assisting with employee check-in, orientation, and check-out processes.
•Assisting with leave program administration; processes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and Leave Share requests.
•Providing general leave guidance to managers and employees.
•Maintaining appropriate information in the HR document tracking system for designated offices.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or comparable years of experience required. SHRM, HRCI or other industry related certifications preferred
•Minimum 3 years’ experience in related functional area of 1) recruiting, screening and interviewing candidates for a variety of job types and/or *leave administration including, providing guidance on leave programs, verifying FMLA eligibility, and tracking compliance with relevant leave policies
•Minimum 3 years’ experience with applicant tracking systems or other human resources information systems required
•Must be well-versed in Outlook, Excel and be able to communicate effectively orally and inwriting
•Experience working with the Chief Administrative Officer at the House of Representatives preferred
•Experience with Cornerstone, Infor, and BMC Remedy is a plus