Human Resources Specialist, Journeyman

Precise Systems, Inc.•Lexington Park, MD

25d•$59,295 - $129,286•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Human Resources Specialist, Journeyman to support its corporate team in Lexington Park, Maryland. The role designs and executes people operations initiatives with minimal guidance, identifies and improves processes, and helps maintain a unified company culture across teams and locations. The specialist works with leadership to translate business needs into human capital requirements and delivers recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, benefits administration, and strategic HR and personnel issue management. The role also supports a warm, productive workplace and develops programs that address employee needs and improve engagement and productivity. In-person support is required. U.S. citizenship is required due to customer-related requirements. The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is preferred or required as an ability to obtain.

Requirements

At least three years of steady progression in HR management.
Broad knowledge and experience in staffing management, compliance, employment law, employee relations, benefits, and compensation.
Working knowledge of government contracting.
Experience in a small or medium enterprise and participation in transforming HR functions and features.
Motivation and engagement in daily and company-level achievement and growth.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to provide in-person support.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a rapidly and complexly changing work environment.
Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now.
Effective oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
General computer proficiency, including spreadsheet and SharePoint use.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Bachelor’s degree; an additional six years of progressive HR experience may substitute for the degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead human resource practices and objectives that provide a strong employee experience throughout the employee life cycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, and off-boarding.
Monitor employment laws, regulations, policies, programs, tools, resources, and best practices and incorporate relevant updates into the company.
Manage and optimize the performance management process.
Facilitate the development and acquisition of training and higher education programs for employees at all levels.
Maintain and update the employee handbook to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Administer benefits and the retirement savings plan and ensure regulatory compliance.
Recommend employee relations practices that foster positive employer-employee relationships, morale, and motivation.
Manage FMLA, leave of absence, military, jury, bereavement, and catastrophic leave requests.
Prepare and process new-hire paperwork and conduct new-hire orientation.
Manage drug and background screening.
Maintain job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Manage employee terminations, including exit interviews, final paycheck communications, and timely responses to unemployment claims and hearings.
Advise team members and managers on personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
Coordinate employee benefits communications and annual open enrollment, and conduct monthly benefit orientations for newly eligible employees.
Maintain accurate and thorough personnel files and HR software records for active and terminated employees.
Collaborate with supervisors on policies, procedures, and problem-solving.
Promote transparency and interdepartmental communication through innovative approaches.
Encourage continuous feedback and a culture of learning and accountability.
Partner with other departments to provide effective employee support.