Temporary Bilingual (Spanish) Onboarding & Workforce Integration Specialist

CBRE Government & Defense Services

9d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The HR Onboarding & Workforce Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering compliant, efficient onboarding for union and non-union employees across contract sites. This position supports site readiness, compliance with federal requirements, and rapid integration of cleared and uncleared employees into contract roles. This will be a six-month contract for project-specific work, with the potential for extension based on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field.
Three (3) years of experience in Onboarding, HR Recruiting or related HR support role.
One (1) year of experience HCM experience, UKG preferred.
Knowledge of contracting HR practices (e.g., E-Verify, FAR/DFARS, Service Contract Act)
Knowledge of union vs. non-union onboarding
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%, including overnight stays
Preferred Spanish Bilingual

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of Union experience
Microsoft Certifications

Responsibilities

Facilitate in-person onboarding at our contract sites.
Ensure all new hire employees receive and complete onboarding process by entering, validating, and updating employee onboarding data in the HCM tool.
Act as an HR liaison to site supervisors and operational leadership during onboarding ramp-up and their onboarding cycle.
Ensure adherence to federal, state and site onboarding requirements (e.g., E-Verify, I-9, OFCCP, FAR/DFARS onboarding documentation)
Ensure employees are processed through background check and drug screening.
Collaborate with security and site teams to support onboarding of cleared personnel (e.g., tracking interim clearances, SF-86 progress) to ensure receiving badge and applicable equipment.
Maintain audit-ready onboarding files and support internal or external audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, DOL)
Confirm correct assignment of job codes, clearance requirements, union status, pay rates, and onboarding tasks
Monitor onboarding task completion and update HRIS records as new hires progress through the onboarding cycle.
Coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure compliance with CBA terms, pay structure, and union onboarding obligations.
Create and deliver demos or presentation for onboarding, including Day 1 orientation.
Assist with developing standard operating procedures and documentation workflow.