HR Specialist (Federal Compliance), As Needed

JLGOVLLC•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

JLGOV, a small government contractor supporting federal customers, is seeking an experienced HR specialist to manage HR operations and maintain compliance with federal contract requirements on an as-needed basis. Work may increase during audits and contract awards, and requires prompt responses and reliable deadlines. Hours are billed only as used, with no minimum guaranteed. The specialist will manage recruiting, onboarding and offboarding; maintain personnel records; verify employee qualifications against contract labor categories; support federal contractor compliance; coordinate clearance paperwork and security briefings; administer benefits and leave; maintain HR policies; and support training, performance reviews, employee relations, and government compliance reviews of personnel records. Engagement may be contingent on a background check and any clearance or eligibility requirements tied to JLGOV's federal contracts.

Requirements

Resident of the Hampton Roads area and able to meet locally when needed.
U.S. citizenship, as required by the nature of the federal contract work.
At least 5 years of HR experience in government contracting, with a record of compliant personnel and onboarding practices.
Working knowledge of federal and Virginia employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and I-9 requirements, and federal contractor requirements.
Experience with HRIS and benefits administration.
Verifiable references from current or former government contractor clients.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Experience with OFCCP, Service Contract Act, or Davis-Bacon Act compliance, or supporting government compliance reviews.
Small business experience with fewer than 20 employees.

Responsibilities

Work with the Office Specialist to manage recruiting from job posting through offer, including screening, interviews, and reference and background checks.
Handle onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 verification, E-Verify if required, and new-hire paperwork.
Verify employee qualifications against contract labor category requirements.
Maintain confidential, audit-ready personnel files.
Support federal contract compliance, including FAR labor clauses, EEO/OFCCP, and Service Contract Act requirements, where applicable.
Coordinate clearance paperwork and security briefings with the CEO or Facility Security Officer, as applicable.
Administer benefits, PTO, 401(k), and leave.
Update and maintain HR policies and the employee handbook.
Support training, performance reviews, and employee relations.
Serve as the point of contact for government compliance reviews of personnel records, with availability on short notice.