Human Resources Specialist

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location. PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support our Redstone Arsenal, AL operations, as part of the stand-up and maturation of a new Headquarters organization. This position will be embedded in HQ staff office in a fast-moving DoD acquisition environment, directly supporting the stand-up and scaling of the entire organization. This is not a traditional HR role, this is a build-as-you-go environment where you’ll be expected to navigate systems, solve workforce problems, and bring structure to ambiguity. Prior experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) is highly desired but not required.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD operational environment, with experience supporting Army or joint programs.
Capable of providing expertise in administration, communication, operations management, event planning, and/or analytical techniques and processes for both technical and administrative support activities.
Capable of providing knowledge of human resources analytical principles and practices, management and organizational behavior/analysis, workforce management, human resources information systems, and/or provides technical advice on project teams.
Works as a member of teams and assists with solving complex problems.
Capable of working independently with some training and oversight
Ability to work within a team environment Competency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments on schedule
Strong verbal, communication and writing skills.
Must have a current driver's license.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior hands-on experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS), including tracking, routing, and processing suspense items, taskers, and correspondence packages.
Familiarity with Army or Joint personnel systems, workforce planning tools, or HR information systems (e.g., DCPDS, ATAAPS, USA Staffing, or similar).
Experience conducting workforce analysis, organizational assessments, or process improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated skill in preparing executive‑level briefings, reports, and decision‑ready products.
Training or certification in HR, project management, or organizational development (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR, PMP, DAWIA/FAC‑P/PM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own and execute personnel actions in DCPDS, EMPReS, HRDB including tracking, troubleshooting, and ensuring end-to-end accuracy of personnel actions to include reassignments, realignments, announcements, promotions, promotions NTE, vacancy announcements.
Serve as primary point of contact for onboarding new contractor and government personnel, coordinating in-processing, access/badging, orientation, and integration into the organization.
Serve as first point of contact for day-to-day personnel and workplace issues, resolving where appropriate and escalating to the Human Capital Director as needed.
Track, route, and manage official correspondence and tasking actions within the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) in support of staff or command-level workflows.
Prepare, format, and process suspense items, taskers, and correspondence packages within CATMS in support of staff or command-level workflows.
Pull and interpret workforce data (e.g., BOBI reports and create Power BI Dashboards to support leadership decisions and workforce planning.
Coordinate with management on the development of announcements and coordinate with CPAC to ensure all personnel actions are correct and complete.
Works to create a process for civilian awards and works with management and HC Director to ensure they are complete and processed in a timely manner
Ensure Human Capital Director and management are aware of status of personnel actions and awards.
Apply working knowledge of the Acquisition Workforce (AWF), including: Acquisition Certification requirements, Acquisition career fields and progression, Pay structures (AcqDemo / NH scale)
Operate within AcqDemo performance management, understanding contribution-based compensation and appraisal processes
Navigate and apply systems and tools such as: DCPDS, EMPRESS, CAPPMIS, Other Army/DoD HR systems (e.g., ATAAPS, USA Staffing)
Build and refine HR processes from the ground up, this is a stand-up organization, not a plug-and-play environment
Serve as a translator between HR systems, acquisition leadership, and mission needs
Support workforce structuring and transitions, including: Position management, Organizational alignment, Real-time problem solving during workforce shifts