Human Resources Administrative Specialist

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Human Resources Administrative Specialist to support administrative and technical functions within the Human Resource Management Section (HRMS) of the Systems Management Division. This role manages and maintains personnel records, processes HR transactions, supports timekeeping and operational HR functions, and serves as backup to HRMS staff. The position requires a high degree of discretion, accuracy, and knowledge of County administrative regulations, Virginia law, and Police Department policies.

Requirements

Some college coursework in the area of human resources management, business administration, public administration or a related field in an accredited college or university
Considerable experience in human resources work in either a private, public or governmental environment
High degree of discretion, accuracy, and knowledge of County administrative regulations, Virginia law, and Police Department policies
Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities, skilled in handling confidential information, and able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Drafting, editing, and proofreading correspondence and reports
Providing administrative support to executive-level staff
Tracking and organizing time-sensitive projects
Using PRISM+ or other Oracle-based systems to process reports

Responsibilities

Preparing and processing personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, pay changes, demotions, merit awards, signing bonuses, and other employee notices
Processing pre-onboarding documents and assisting new hires to ensure timely submission
Assisting hiring managers with composing requisitions and supporting recruitment activities, including candidate dispositioning and lifecycle management
Assisting with pay-above-entry requests and providing guidance on salary administration policies
Ensuring timely submission and tracking of performance evaluations to support annual increase processes
Running reports and compiling data to support compensation, classification, and operational needs
Responding to internal and external inquiries regarding employment verification, background checks, and workforce status
Assisting with planning departmental events, including award ceremonies, promotional events, and retirements
Serving as a liaison to employees by answering questions related to pay, leave, and benefits and supporting issue resolution