Human Capital Specialist

Hive Group LLC•Mclean, VA

11d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Hive Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Capital & Workforce Operations Specialist to support a major federal government client program. The role works closely with leadership and program stakeholders to manage end-to-end workforce administration, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, personnel tracking, and offboarding, in a complex federal agency environment. The specialist leads defined operational workstreams, improves workflow efficiency, and maintains accurate workforce analytics while ensuring compliance with federal human capital guidelines. The position supports mission delivery through process improvement, data tracking, stakeholder management, and other workforce operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2–4+ years of professional experience supporting human capital management, workforce operations, onboarding/offboarding, or federal program administrative support.
Ability to successfully undergo and maintain a favorable federal background investigation (Public Trust or equivalent).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and government stakeholders.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and task-prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
High discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or PII data.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and enterprise collaboration platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting civilian federal agencies (e.g., DOI, DHS, HHS, or similar federal environments) and familiarity with federal HR operations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end administration for talent acquisition support, onboarding, personnel transfers, and offboarding across a complex federal workforce environment.
Interface directly with government stakeholders to support and enhance human capital initiatives aligned with client priorities.
Ensure timely processing, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable federal human capital regulations and agency policies.
Clarify workforce policies and program metrics for diverse client audiences, resolving administrative and operational inquiries efficiently.
Apply industry best practices and process improvement methodologies to streamline operational workflows and internal communication channels.
Maintain, validate, and report workforce data to support audit readiness and executive decision-making.
Provide rapid, cross-functional support on critical personnel data calls, staffing metrics, and reporting systems.
Manage organizational distribution lists, employee directories, and workforce databases to ensure accurate team alignment.
Identify operational bottlenecks and performance gaps, collaborating with client leads to implement scalable workflow solutions.
Facilitate employee engagement programs, orientation sessions, and resource tracking to accelerate team readiness.