Human Resource Specialist

Constellation Inc

$90K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years in a federal HR support role.
  • At least 1 year in an administrative support role.
  • Familiarity with federal HR systems like eOPF and USA Staffing preferred.
  • Knowledge of Title 5 HR regulations and OPM policies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to pass a background investigation; DHS clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with initiating and tracking personnel actions including SF-52 processing.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for federal employees and contractors.
  • Maintain and update personnel files in compliance with OPM guidelines.
  • Prepare HR-related documentation supporting staffing initiatives.
  • Process awards and recognitions for the federal workforce.
  • Provide calendar and meeting support, including scheduling and note taking.
  • Draft and edit reports and memos for customer use.
  • Perform data entry and asset management functions as per agency policies.
  • Monitor and respond to routine inquiries for the HR department.
  • Assist logistics and coordination of internal training and workshops.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance
Full Job Description
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Job description: Human Resource Specialist

Constellation seeks a Human Resource Specialist to join our Homeland Security team in Washington, DC. This role performs critical federal Human Resource Management (HRM) and administrative functions that align with federal guidelines and agency mission requirements. The Specialist assists in the execution of HR-related processes and day-to-day administrative operations to ensure efficient personnel and program support. This position is responsible for weekly status reports on assigned HR and administrative activities, accurate and timely processing of HR documents and data, and properly maintaining physical and electronic reports in compliance with federal policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the initiation and tracking of personnel actions (e.g., SF-52 processing, position descriptions, classification documentation).
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for federal employees and contractors.
  • Maintain and update personnel files in compliance with OPM and agency guidelines. Support leave audits, timekeeping verification, and HR data reporting.
  • Prepare correspondence and HR-related documentation in support of staffing and workforce initiatives.
  • Assist with the processing of awards and recognitions for the federal workforce.
  • Provide calendar and meeting support, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and note taking for staff meetings and office projects.
  • Draft and edit memos, reports, and briefings for review and use by the customer.
  • Perform data entry and asset management functions to include inventory of assets in accordance with agency policies.
  • Provide support for maintaining the organizational source requests utilizing a centralized tracker to meet operational needs.
  • Monitor and respond to routine inquiries via the shared email box or phone, escalating when necessary to the senior leadership.
  • Assist with logistics and coordination of internal training, workshops, tasker responses.

The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a federal HR support role.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience administrative support role.
  • Familiarity with federal HR systems (e.g., eOPF, USA Staffing, HRConnect) is preferred
  • Knowledge of Title 5 HR regulations, OPM policies, and federal hiring practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP or ICE preferred.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance

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