Human Resources Specialist

September 26

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Description

• A Washington, D.C. based government contracting firm is seeking an internal Human Resource and Payroll Specialist to run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including on-boarding / off-boarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices as well as process payroll and maintain employee time records. • Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments; may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications. • Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. • Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information. • Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions. • Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision • Life Insurance • 401k • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays