Junior HR Specialist

Rivet•Washington, DC

8d•$70,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rivet Operations Company (“Rivet”) has an opening for a Junior HR Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in the Washington DC area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development. The Junior HR Specialist provides foundational support in human resources operations, focusing on administrative tasks, data entry, and assisting senior HR staff with routine classification and staffing activities. This position is ideal for individuals beginning their HR career in a federal environment, applying established procedures under close supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in federal HR classification or similar role
Basic knowledge of HR principles and federal regulations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Effective communication and customer service skills
Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position.

Responsibilities

Supports classification actions for routine, lower-grade positions by reviewing position descriptions and organizational structures.
Retrieves position descriptions and assists in preparation of classification reports.
Identifies identical/additional positions.
Supports entry-level HR coding and standard data entry tasks.
Supports desk audits under supervision.
Maintains HR files, records, and documentation in compliance with agency standards.
Enters, updates, and retrieves data in HR systems for personnel actions and reports.
Ensures proper coding for HR actions using established guidelines.
Reconciles organizational records with master personnel files.