Human Resources Assistant

UIC Alaska • Springfield, VA

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT (HR-2026-24442) Bowhead is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to join our team in Springfield, VA. This position will assist in all functional areas of the Human Resources Department to include, but not be limited to, training, compensation, recruiting, and benefits, with the primary focus being towards new employee on-boarding and employee data management. This p osition is currently a hybrid position. C andidates that are commutable to Springfield, VA are prefered.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an office environment performing complex data entry, preferably employee and/or financial data, is required.
• Ability to prioritize and work on several tasks/projects at once in a high paced and high volume environment.
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to self-audit to ensure accuracy.
• Provide ability to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively.
• Requires advanced computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Background investigation and motor vehicle record check required.
• Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience/knowledge of or desire to work in the Human Resources field.
• Previous experience with HRIS, UKGPro or other payroll systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the HR field.

Responsibilities

• Administering, processing, and maintaining all employee data transactions in the human capital management system, to include new employee processing, changes to employee records, and employee terminations.
• Creating employee files for new employees and maintaining files through the life-cycle of an employee, to include filing employment paperwork and auditing files to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining and generating records, reports, and logs pertaining to employment actions and legal compliance.
• Reviewing employee files in response to inquiries regarding personnel actions.
• Conducting New Employee Orientation for new employees.
• Collaborating with managers and other Company departments to ensure employee records are created and maintained accurately.
• Answering and directing employee phone calls to the appropriate HR representative.
• Participating in and attending meetings and seminars (in person and via telecom).
• Performing other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level