Federal HR Specialist: Recruitment, Classification & Security

MELE Associates, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Employer health coverage

Holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to provide comprehensive HR support to a NNSA Program Office in the Washington, DC area. The role encompasses recruitment, staffing, classification, employee relations, onboarding, and workforce planning for federal and matrixed staff.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of DOE/NNSA HR policy, pay-banding structures, and the federal hiring lifecycle, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 8+ years of HR experience supporting DOE/NNSA programs.
• Active DOE Q or DoD TS clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Expert knowledge of Title 5, OPM classification, and NNSA pay-banding.
• Familiar with DOE/NNSA HR systems: CHRIS/Workday; USA Staffing/USAJOBS; USA Hire; eOPF; e-QIP/eApp.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Program Office leadership on workforce recruitment and retention strategies.
• Assist in job analyses, crediting plans, and hiring assessments; draft announcements per Title 5 and NNSA authorities.
• Analyze and classify positions per OPM standards and NNSA pay-banding; prepare descriptions.
• Coordinate onboarding and track personnel action requests in CHRIS/Workday.
• Manage recruitment casework and USA Staffing workflow; monitor USAJOBS postings; coordinate USA Hire assessments.
• Track clearance-related HR actions with security offices; support e-QIP/eApp processing.
• Maintain HR records including eOPF; ensure privacy and records retention compliance.
• Assist in workforce planning, org charts, and HR metrics for leadership decisions.
• Research and summarize HR policy; prepare guidance and briefings for staff.
• Serve as primary HR contact for the Program Office and liaise with central HR services.
• Handle confidential PII with discretion and in compliance with security protocols.
• Identify and propose improvements to HR workflows to increase efficiency.

Skills

DOE/NNSA HR policy

Federal HR systems

CHRIS/Workday

USA Staffing/USAJOBS

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CHRIS

Workday

USA Staffing

USAJOBS

eOPF

e-QIP/eApp

Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to provide comprehensive HR support to a NNSA Program Office in the Washington, DC area. The role encompasses recruitment, staffing, classification, employee relations, onboarding, and workforce planning for federal and matrixed staff.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of DOE/NNSA HR policy, pay-banding structures, and the federal hiring lifecycle, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.