Human Resources Specialist

Leidos • Washington DC, DC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This high-visibility administrative support role provides services to attorneys and works under the supervision of a Project Manager. The specialist works fairly independently, monitors workload and progress, and performs quality control; constant, close supervision is not required.

The role supports DOJ administrative HR operations, including reports, personnel records, HR actions, employee inquiries, and routine file maintenance. The position pays $21.29 per hour and is covered under the Service Contract Act, subject to its minimum requirements.

Requirements

• At least two years of in-depth HR experience, including one year in the required office automation environment (for example, MS Word Office).
• Demonstrated ability to enter human resources data into a portal with 100% accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with SF-50s, onboarding, and offboarding.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel.
• Prior government experience.
• Current or active Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and reconcile HR reports related to staffing, payroll, and performance management; assist with data calls and quarterly audits.
• Maintain electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) and HR shared drives while complying with recordkeeping and confidentiality requirements.
• Track incoming and outgoing HR actions, schedule meetings, prepare correspondence, and maintain tracking logs for recruitments, awards, and performance plans.
• Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries about DOJ administrative HR matters and route more complex inquiries to DOJ HR Specialists.
• Perform routine file maintenance, including maintaining backup copies of original files and working files.
• Monitor workload and progress and perform quality control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED