Human Resource Technician

The Copper River Family of Companies•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a performance driven Human Resource Technician provides advanced administrative and operational support to federal Human Resources Specialists in the areas of classification, recruitment, and onboarding. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of personnel actions, supports HR data integrity and reporting, and delivers responsive customer service to stakeholders throughout the hiring lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in enabling efficient, compliant, and high-quality federal hiring operations. This position is onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Requirements

Secret Clearance Level
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supporting federal HR operations, including staffing, onboarding, or HR administrative support
Knowledge of federal HR processes, including recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and position classification support
Familiarity with HR systems such as DCPDS (or equivalent federal HRIS platforms)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and validate documentation for accuracy and completeness
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for tracking and reporting
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service-oriented approach
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Organizational skills with the ability to maintain structured records and documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a federal agency or supporting DoD/OSD HR environments preferred

Responsibilities

Review Request for Personnel Action (RPA) packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies
Coordinate with hiring managers, administrative officers, and HR stakeholders to obtain missing documentation
Execute administrative actions to support selectees from Tentative Job Offer (TJO) through Entry on Duty (EOD)
Track onboarding progress and ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed on schedule
Enter, update, and validate HR data within systems such as DCPDS and related platforms
Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness
Develop and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and reports to monitor HR actions and workflow status
Support data calls and reporting requirements with accurate and timely information
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries related to vacancy announcements and classification actions
Provide clear, accurate, and timely responses to customers and stakeholders
Escalate complex or non-routine issues to senior HR Specialists and support resolution
Create, maintain, and organize electronic and hard copy HR records in accordance with records management requirements
Format and edit reports, briefings, and correspondence
Assemble materials for meetings, briefings, and training sessions
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate administrative activities