Human Resources Specialist

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC•Landover, MD

9d•$65,000 - $72,800•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources (HR) Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the HR function. This entry-level position will assist with onboarding, recruiting, employee records, benefits, HR systems, training, and other day-to-day HR activities within a federal government contracting environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and interested in building a career in Human Resources. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions while learning the policies, systems, and compliance requirements that support our workforce.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, are preferred; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within federal government contracting, professional services, or another regulated environment.
Working knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, recruiting, employment practices, and HR compliance requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational interpersonal, and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office, and HR technology platforms, experience with ADP Workforce Now, Unanet, JazzHR or comparable systems are preferred.
Ability to independently manage multiple HR responsibilities, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate sensitive or complex employee matters.
Must be a U.S. citizen to perform the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Unanet, JazzHR or comparable systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day HR activities and provide professional and responsive administrative support to employees, management, and the HR team.
Support employee onboarding and offboarding, personnel changes, and new-hire documentation while maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
Enter and update employee information in HR and workforce systems and assist with personnel files, reports, timesheet follow-up, and other HR documentation.
Support recruiting activities, including posting positions, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with new-hire processing.
Assist with benefits administration, annual open enrollment, leave documentation, employee training, and related employee communications.
Support HR policies, compliance documentation, performance management activities, employee communications, and special HR projects as assigned.